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Familial Dysautonomia Foundation

350+ patients
$2M raised
Joined on Mon Jul 10 2023

About

Milestones

  • Natural history study ongoing
  • Identified biomarkers 2 years ago
  • Mouse model created
  • FDA orphan drug status approved

Relevant topics

Monogenic
Basic science
Cell lines

Description

The Familial Dysautonomia Foundation supports individuals and families affected by Familial Dysautonomia, a rare genetic disorder that affects the autonomic nervous system. The foundation provides medical guidance, funds research, and raises awareness to improve patient care.

Research Roadmap

Path to a Treatment

  • Identify biomarkers: grants available

  • Fund basic research: grants available

  • Launch natural history study: completed with Ciitizen

  • Construct iPSC lines: completed with Huberman Lab at Cornell

  • Construct mouse models: completed with the Jackson Laboratory

  • Design gene therapies

  • Drug screening 2025

  • Toxicology study 2026

Research

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Organization members

  • Michael Brown

    Executive Director

  • Robert Garcia

    Fundraising Director

  • Emily Davis

    Research Scientist

  • Patricia Brown

    Community Engagement Manager

Patient stories

Patient Stories

Emily's Battle with Alkaptonuria

Emily, diagnosed with Alkaptonuria, faces unique challenges every day. Her story is one of perseverance and hope as she navigates life with this rare metabolic disorder. Discover her journey and how she’s making a difference.

Emily Davis

Patient Advocate