Discovering Effective Treatments & A Cure for Fragile X Syndrome
Your support enables FRAXA Research Foundation to fund groundbreaking research and life-changing clinical trials.
How Does FRAXA Help?
FRAXA’s mission is to find effective treatments and ultimately a cure for Fragile X syndrome. We directly fund research grants and fellowships at top universities around the world. We partner with biomedical and pharmaceutical companies, large and small, to bridge the gap between research discoveries and actual treatments.
Every member of our staff and Board of Directors is a parent of one or more children with Fragile X, making our commitment to this cause deeply personal.
Treatments for Fragile X are likely to help people affected by autism, Alzheimer’s, and other brain disorders.
What is Fragile X Syndrome?
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common inherited cause of autism and intellectual disabilities. It affects 1 in 4,000 boys and 1 in 8,000 girls worldwide.
Fragile X syndrome occurs when a single gene on the X chromosome shuts down. This gene makes a protein needed for normal brain development. In FXS it does not work properly, the protein is not made, and the brain does not develop as it should.
Symptoms of Fragile X syndrome can include developmental delays, social anxiety, and learning disabilities, which vary between individuals.
The Latest from FRAXA
Callum Cup VIII Scores $19,400 for Fragile X Research – A Milestone Event
Callum Cup VIII, Millburn FC’s annual charity match, scored big with $19,400 raised for Fragile X research, bringing total funds to $148,000. Discover how soccer unites for a cause.
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GEXVal and FRAXA Collaborate to Advance Fragile X Research with Phase 2a Trial
GEXVal and FRAXA collaborate to advance Fragile X research with the Phase 2a trial of GXV-001, supported by AMED’s funding program.
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19th Annual Fragile X Poker Run Raises $33,000 for Fragile X Research!
Friends, family, and supporters came together again at the Alleghany Inn in Sparta, NC, for the 19th Annual Fragile X Poker Run, continuing a powerful tradition started by organizers Jimmy and Dana Charlton.
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Cape Coral Touch-A-Truck 2025
Lafayette Street, Lafayette Street, Cape Coral, FL
Patrick’s PALS 29th Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament & Community Celebration
the TRACK at new balance, 91 Guest St, Boston, MA 02135
World Fragile X Day
FRAXA's Impact to Date
$35.2M
Direct Investment in Fragile X Research
41
Teams Actively Researching Fragile X Syndrome
38
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Partners
645
Fragile X Research Grants Awarded