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Friedreich’s Ataxia

MRI Assessment of NAD+

MRI Assessment of NAD+
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is an important substance found in the body that plays a role in energy metabolism and overall health.

CHOP Research Paved Way for First FDA-approved Treatment for Friedreich’s Ataxia

Published on
May 19, 2023
in Cornerstone Blog
CHOP Research Paved Way for First Approved Drug for FA
CHOP research paved the way for the first treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), an inherited neurodegenerative disease.

FDA Approval, Opioid-related Poisoning, Science Slam, PCORI Funding

Published on
Mar 17, 2023
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News: FDA Approval, Opioid-related Poisoning
Learn about a first-of-its-kind FDA approval and a PCORI project that aims to turn evidence-based research into clinical practice more quickly.

CHOP at ASGCT, Treatment for Friedreich’s Ataxia, New Nephrology Chief

Published on
Jul 8, 2022
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
This week’s In the News features ASGCT meeting highlights, our new Nephrology Chief, and more.

Friedreich Ataxia Clinical Outcomes Measures

Friedreich Ataxia Clinical Outcomes Measures

This is a multicenter natural history and clinical measure study.

Training Program in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Training Program in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Fostering the careers of the next generation of scientists who seek to discover causes and potential treatments for the class of disorders known as neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Lynch Laboratory

Lynch Lab

The Lynch Lab conducts clinical, translational, and basic science research on the rare disease Friedreich ataxia

Friedreich’s Ataxia Center of Excellence

Friedreich’s Ataxia Center of Excellence

Providing comprehensive care for patients with Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA), a rare, progressive neurogenetic condition, while advancing research to improve the lives of all individuals with FA.

Firearms Brief, Pandemic Births, Friedreich's Ataxia Center Funding, 'Voices on Diversity'

Published on
Dec 18, 2020
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
This week’s In the News features firearms research, stillbirths during COVID, donations to the Friedreich’s Ataxia Center of Excellence, and postdocs highlighted for diversity.

Lung Repair, License Suspensions, Lymphatics Disorder, Friedreich’s Ataxia, Racism

Published on
Oct 9, 2020
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
In the News shares new findings on the treatment of COVID-19 complications, driving license suspensions, lymphatic disorders, and more.