There is Hope Through Research
8th International Symposium on ARSACS
Atlanta, Monday, November 9, 2026
A great opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in ARSACS research. The symposium is a satellite meeting of the 2026 ICAR Conference. This free in-person event
19th Edition of the Dîner des Producteurs
The Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Foundation is proud to present the 19th edition of the Dîner des Producteurs on November 26, 2026, in Montreal, under the honorary presidency of Mr. Pierre Miron.
Special guests: Michelin-starred chef Christophe Hay of Fleur de Loire and Thomas Perrin of Famille Perrin.
For more information or to make a reservation, please click on the following links:
Invitation and Reservation Form
Persons with ARSACS
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19th edition – Diner des Producteurs
Under the honorary presidency of Mr. Pierre Miron, Executive Vice-President of iA Groupe financier, the Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Foundation is proud to announce the 19th edition of the Dîner des Producteurs, which will take place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in...
A New Step Forward in Understanding SACSIN
A team of Italian researchers has published a new study on SACSIN, the protein involved in ARSACS. For the first time, the researchers have shown that the HEPN domain of SACSIN can bind to RNA, revealing a previously unknown molecular function of the protein. They...
Together, We’re Advancing ARSACS Research — $1M Investment
The Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Foundation is proud to announce an investment of $1 million in 11 promising ARSACS research projects for 2026–2027. This significant commitment advances our shared mission to deepen our understanding of ARSACS and accelerate the...
A United Kingdom Community Comes Together for ARSACS
We are grateful to one amazing family from the United Kingdom and their community for organizing a creative fundraiser in support of ARSACS research. Inspired by their son's ARSACS diagnosis earlier this year, they brought together family, friends, and a local...
Newsletter # 7 – Summer 2026 Edition
In this edition, we highlight a study identifying the clinical, radiological, and genetic characteristics of Japanese patients with ARSACS, as well as Dr. Maltecca’s latest research report, which focused on identifying potential therapeutic compounds to address...
Défi Charlevoix-Saguenay : 250km bicycle challenge
In July, Gabriel Paquet-Desbiens will take on a new challenge as part of the Charlevoix–Saguenay Challenge, which he founded in 2022. His goal is to cycle around Lac Saint-Jean—a distance of 250 km—in no more than three days! Gabriel hopes to raise $3,000 in support...