We are excited to announce that Nhi Ngo has joined our research team as a Research Specialist! Nhi graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Neuroscience in May 2024. She has years of previous research lab experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Neurodevelopmental Disorders Lab… Read more »
On July 22, 2024, our lab united with families, advocates, medical professionals, and researchers from USC’s Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment Research, CandiLab, and NDD Lab at the SC Statehouse to recognize South Carolina Fragile X Awareness Day. People from across the state came together to raise awareness, show support, and stand strong as a community,… Read more »
Our lab was thrilled to welcome Dr. Lauren Jenner, who will be joining us as the first ever LivJoy postdoctoral fellow, to Columbia as she prepares for her start next month. They showed Lauren around Columbia, which included a visit to a local favorite: Publico! Lauren completed her Ph.D. at the University of Surrey, UK… Read more »
Dr. Klusek, Dr. Friedman, and Veronica traveled to Washington, DC, on February 26th and 27th. At this event, participants received training and then were able to meet at Capitol Hill to advocate for legislation for Fragile X Syndrome with stakeholders and representatives. To learn more about Fragile X Advocacy Day, check out the NFXF’s Website… Read more »
We want to hear from Black and Latina mothers who have a child with fragile X! This study focuses on understanding the experiences of Black and Latina mothers of children with fragile X. In particular, we would like to know how caring for a child with fragile X syndrome has affected future life planning as… Read more »