UK ATAXIA supports ARSACS research

Dr. Federico Herrera has received funding from UK Ataxia for his ARSACS research project “Towards a pharmacological model of Autosomal Recessive Spastic Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ARSACS)”. Dr. Herrera is part of the ARSACS research team.

Developping gene therapy for ARSACS

Article published in the McGill Reporter regarding Dr. Benoit Gentil’s gene therapy research and the $200,000 strategic and financial partnership between the Foundation and NeuroSphere.

ARSACS research published

“Reduction of Sacsin in peripheral blood mononuclear cells as a diagnostic tool for spastic ataxia of Charlevoix- Saguenay” research conducted by Dr. Francesca Maltecca and her team has been published in the Brain Communications Journal on July 18, 2024. The research...

Layman summary of PROSPAX publications available

Following the scientific PROSPAX publications on ARSACS in the National Library of Medicine, a layman summary of the 2 articles is now available. Special thanks to Scarlett Parr-Reid from Ataxia UK, Drs Sirio Cocozza and Matthis Synofzik from PROSPAX for their...

First PROSPAX Publications are out

First PROSPAX results are published in the National Library of Medicine. The first 2 publications are related to ARSACS. The Foundation is one of the 3 patient advocacy organisations participating in the PROSPAX consortium. PROSPAX, a project launch in September 2020,...

Dr. Babu’s ARSACS research report

“Identifying Clinically Relevant Compounds and their Molecular Targets Modulating the Neuronal Excitability in ARSACS Patients” – research report from Dr. Mohan Babu (University of Regina). This project was funded by the Foundation in 2022-2023.

CPTA Highlights for Ataxias

Founded in 2021, Critical Path for Therapeutics for the Ataxias (CPTA) is a consortium focused on accelerating therapeutic development for Ataxias. The Ataxia Charlevoix- Saguenay Foundation is a member of the consortium. Consortium Highlights and Achievements.

An exercise program for individuals affected by ARSACS

The Foundation and the GRIMN research team is pleased to introduce an exercise program tailored specifically for individuals affected by ARSACS. According to the medical community, an exercise program developed according to the person’s capabilities can improve the...

Join Ally’s initiative in making a difference

By purchasing Ally’s special ARSACS promotion items, you not only get a fantastic product but also contribute directly to the ARSACS cause. Every item you buy goes towards supporting the ARSACS research. Visit actionforally.com to browse the collection and make...

PROSPAX Natural History Study

The PROSPAX (PROgression chart of SPAstic ataXias) project, which focuses on ARSACS and SPG7 ataxias , is a collaborative effort between neurologists across several sites throughout Europe and Canada. The overall aim is to gain a better understanding of how spastic...

ODV finances ARSACS research

The Organizzazione di volontariato (ODV) finances Dr. Roberto Giambruno’s research “Alterations of SACSIN RNA-binding properties are connected to the development of ARSACS” in 2024-2025 . ODV, a volunteer organization in Italy founded by...