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Echoes from the 11th International Symposium for NA Syndromes
Michaela Winkelmann of the Association for German HD Support shares her experience of 11th Symposoium on NA Syndromes
by Despina Dinca & Michaela Winkelmann

Michaela Winkelmann from the German Association for Huntington Support (DHH) who was a guest speaker at the 11th International Symposium on NA SyndromesMichaela Winkelmann of the Association for German Huntington Support kindly shared her experience attending the recent 11th International Symposium on NA Syndromes and her article was published in the Huntington-Kurier, the Association’s magazine, December 2023 issue.

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Reports from 15th and 16th VPS13 Forums
Busy times since the previous NA News! Two VPS13 Forums were held during this time.
by Despina Dinca

VPS13 Forum logo A Q&A between patients and researchers and clinicians, and a presentation on Cohen syndrome (VPS13B) were the focus of VPS13 forums 15 and 16, respectively.

 

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More Attention to the Neuropathology of Neuroacanthocytosis Project
NA-USA funded brain research garners attention in a scientific journal
by Ruth Walker

Professor Ruth WalkerRuth Walker recently shared the good news that a slide from the Neuropathology of Neuroacanthocytosis project at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (NYC) was selected for the cover of the prestigious Official Journal of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

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Networking = Advocacy
The Power of Patient Data - Fringe event at the Genesis 2023 Conference
by Despina Dinca

Despina Dinca, Charity Manager for The Advocacy for Neuroacanthocytosis PatientsDespina Dinca, Charity Manager for The Advocacy for Neuroacanthocytosis Patients, writes of her experience networking at a Fringe event on patient data at the Genesis 2023 conference, held in London.

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XK Patient with Aerial View of Life - Literally
Brad Salzmann shares his journy with McLeod syndrome
by Brad Salzmann

Brad SalzmannBrad Salzmann's diagnosis with XK syndrome prompted the loss of a career he dearly loved, a result common to many others with XK. Read on to see how he is using his time now, including "flying high" and giving back to his community.

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Patient News Corner
Photo-share from NA patients
by Joy Willard-Williford

Old fashioned black & white photo of a lens photo camera Several patients recently gave permission to share some happy moments.

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Susan Wagner Shares Article on Acanthocytes
July 2023 article in National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnical Information
by Susan Wagner

Susan Wager, Outgoing President of NA Advocacy USA Susan Wagner, president of Neuroacanthocytosis Advocacy USA (NA-USA) recently stumbled upon a descriptive article on acanthocytes.

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In this issue
TOP STORY - Rare Disease Day 2024
Echoes from the 11th International Symposium for NA Syndromes
Reports from 15th and 16th VPS13 Forums
More Attention to the Neuropathology of Neuroacanthocytosis Project
Networking = Advocacy
XK Patient with Aerial View of Life - Literally
Patient News Corner
Susan Wagner Shares Article on Acanthocytes
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