Dave Bjork

FRAXA Biotech Games, the Beginning of Something Great

March 1, 2019

The first FRAXA Biotech Games united 42 Boston-area teams for friendly competition and fundraising to advance Fragile X research.

One Person Can Make a Difference

February 15, 2019

Elle Skala launched a $10K birthday fundraiser for FRAXA, promising to shave her head if she reached her goal! What an inspiration!

Fragile X Research has More Runners in the Race

January 31, 2019

We asked for your help to find effective treatments and a cure for Fragile X, and you came through for us. Thank you all so much! FRAXA’s 2018 year-end annual appeal raised $733,017 to fund research!

Boys Basketball Fundraiser Kicks Off The Season of Giving

December 6, 2018

60 players and families joined Newton’s 3rd Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, a fun NAA event full of teamwork and community spirit.

Takeaways from Fragile X Advocacy Day

March 29, 2018

At my first Fragile X Advocacy Day, I met with Congress and families, advocating together for research and hope.

Meng Li, PhD, Xinyu Zhao, PhD, and Anita Bhattacharyya, PhD

FRAXA Research Grants Drive Big Investments in Fragile X

March 28, 2018

FRAXA is working with hundreds of university labs and more than 30 pharmaceutical companies around the world. Dr. Michael Tranfaglia spends a lot of his time advising and collaborating with industry partners.