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 get more runners in the race 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 new Fragile X 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

Most people know that FRAXA supports academic research at many institutions such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Yale University. However, FRAXA is also working with more than 30 pharmaceutical companies around the world. Mike spends a lot of his time advising and collaborating with industry partners.