Research Outcomes Report 2019
Ataxia UK uses Researchfish to analyse the impact of Ataxia UK-funded research. This report summarises data from 39 grants, awarded between 2009 and 2018.
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Research News
The eyes might be the windows to disease progression in FA
Professor Giunti and her team have identified a potential biomarker for FA by investigating the eye problems commonly found in patients.
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uniQure releases new data from Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 gene therapy study
Leading gene therapy company uniQure have announced preclinical data on its gene therapy candidate, AMT-150, for the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia 3 (SCA3).
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Mutation in RFC1 gene is likely to be common cause of late-onset ataxia
A mutation in gene found to be responsible for CANVAS, a specific form of late onset ataxia, is likely to also be responsible for forms of late onset ataxia with unknown causes.
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Real-time audio-biofeedback (ABF) shown to improve stability in degenerative cerebellar ataxia
A group of researchers from Germany have found that real-time audio bio-feedback improves stability in degenerative cerebellar ataxia.
Preliminary evidence suggests that speech treatment could improve difficulty speaking in ARSACS
A recently published study has demonstrated that intensive home-based speech therapy can improve dysarthria (difficulty speaking) in autosomal recessive spastic ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay (ARSACS).
AMRC Impact Report
The AMRC Impact Report highlights the concrete ways that medical research charities make a difference to people and society through the research they fund
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New initiative for rare diseases launched by Finnish pharmaceutical company
The ‘New Modalities Ecosystem’, launched in 2018 by the Finnish pharmaceutical company Orion, aims to exploit Finnish expertise to deliver new treatments and technologies for rare diseases.
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EFACTS reports most common ‘non-ataxia’ symptoms in FA
The ongoing European Friedreich’s Ataxia Consortium for Translational Studies (EFACTS) study, part-funded by Ataxia UK has released a report evaluating the clinical variability in Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) symptoms.
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Effects of physiotherapy in patients with spinocerebellar ataxia type 7
A recent study investigating the effect of investigating the effect of physiotherapy on patients with spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) has found that it to significantly improve symptoms.
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Euro-ataxia annual meeting
Ataxia UK’s Head of Research Julie Greenfield reports on the 2018 Euro-ataxia annual conference held in Frankfurt.
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Friedreich’s ataxia may cause greater susceptibility to skin damage by UVA rays
Experiments in the laboratory using skin cells taken from people with Friedreich’s ataxia have shown that these cells may be more susceptible to damage caused by certain sun rays.
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Minoryx therapeutics announces new trial in Friedreich’s ataxia in a few European countries
Ataxia UK has been talking with Minoryx Therapeutics, a company focusing on developing new drugs for rare conditions, and we are delighted with this new trial being announced.
Ataxia UK medical guidelines published in peer-reviewed journal
We are delighted that on 20 February 2019 the Ataxia UK Medical Guidelines were published in the Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases.
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Non-invasive eye exam found to predict disease severity in Friedreich’s ataxia
A study has found that a rapid, non-invasive eye exam could potentially be used as a tool for assessing Friedreich’s ataxia patients and as a biomarker in clinical trials.
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FDA oprphan drug designation for spinocerebellar ataxia
Biopharmaceutical company, IntraBio, has received an Orphan Drug Designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its lead compound (IB1000) for the treatment of spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA).
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GoFAR reinforces partnership with Powell Gene Therapy Center at University of Florida (UF) to develop a gene therapy for Friedreich’s ataxia
Researchers at the University of Florida have been granted $450,000 by Italian patient advocacy group GoFAR towards a gene therapy project for Friedreich’s ataxia (FA).
Government commits to align as closely as possible with EU rules on clinical trials following Brexit
The UK government has committed to ensuring the UK is as closely aligned as possible with the new EU Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR).
New method for diagnosing ARSACS discovered at Specialist Ataxia Centre in London
An imaging technique called Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) may help with early diagnosis of Autosomal Recessive Spastic Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ARSACS).
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New options for targeting gene mutation in FA described in nucleic acid therapeutics
Studies have shown that the frataxin gene may be activated by a wide variety of synthetic antisense oligonucleotides
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Positive results announced for potential FA treatment
Pharmaceutical company, Reata, has announced new preclinical data that supports the potential use of omaveloxolone in Friedreich’s ataxia.
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Raising awareness and understanding of ataxia among healthcare professionals
Ataxia UK attended conferences in Birmingham and St Asaph to and give talks about ataxia to health and social care professionals.
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Investigational therapy, EPI-743, shows promise in Phase 2 clinical trial for Friedreich’s ataxia
Results from a phase 2 clinical trial suggest that a new therapy may improve neurological function and prevent disease progression relative to the natural course of Friedreich’s ataxia (FA).
New EU Orphan drug designation for Freidreich’s ataxia
Omaveloxolone has recently been given an Orphan drug designation for Friedreich’s ataxia the European Medicines Agency.
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Results of a study evaluating TAK-831 in adults with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA)
A new placebo-controlled trail in humans, testing a novel therapy, Tak-831 for Friedreich’s ataxia, has begun in America.
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Results presented from patient communications survey
The results of the patient communications survey conducted at the 2018 Ataxia UK conference were presented in London by Ataxia UK partners Costello Medical.
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Results published from part 1 of Friedreich’s ataxia drug trial
Results from MOXIe study reveal potential therapy for Friedreich’s ataxia, omaveloxolone, is well tolerated.
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Science and research funds from EU programmes guaranteed even in no-deal Brexit scenario
UK researchers guaranteed funding until the end of 2020 from EU programmes even in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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Study discovers 3 potential blood based biomarkers for FA
Results from a study conducted at the London Ataxia Centre have shown that 3 proteins which may represent new biomarkers in Friedreich’s ataxia (FA).
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AMRC releases annual research expenditure statistics
The AMRC has released their expenditure statistics for 2018.
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