Join our lab’s Dr. Jessica Klusek and fellow researchers for Updates from Ongoing FXTAS Research, part of the National Fragile X Foundation’s 2026 Webinar Series, on November 19th 7:00pm ET. Building on presentations from this summer’s NFXF International Fragile X Conference, the webinar will highlight ongoing research into fragile X–associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS), a condition… Read more »
Dr. Jessica Klusek co-authored a new review in Frontiers in Neurology, bringing together clinicians and researchers to provide guidance on caring for people with fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS). FXTAS is a condition that can affect some older adults with the fragile X premutation, causing difficulties with movement, balance, memory, and other aspects of health. The… Read more »
The LivJoy Foundation, which supports the work of our lab’s postdoctoral fellow Lauren Jenner, has partnered with the National Fragile X Foundation to launch the “Females with Fragile X Webinar Series.” This new series aims to highlight the experiences of females with FXS – a group that is often underrepresented in discussions about the condition and whose needs can differ… Read more »
You may have noticed that the SC Family Study Lab was recently featured in a National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) article highlighting one of our committed research participants, Laurie. In “Meet Laurie, a mother of two, who also lives with the Fragile X premutation”, Laurie shares her experience of the growing clinical recognition of Fragile… Read more »
The 21st National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) Advocacy Day was held in Washington D.C. from February 24-February 25, 2025, where research labs from the University of South Carolina joined families, self-advocates, doctors, and other researchers from all over the nation to show support for the Fragile X community. Dr. Jessica Klusek and Dr. Lauren Jenner… Read more »
Our doctoral student Thomas Christensen received a Randi J. Hagerman Summer Scholar Research Award for his project: Exploring Social Determinants of Health and the FMR1 Premutation Symptomology in Women. Randi J. Hagerman is an esteemed professional in the world of fragile X. She is a co-founder of the National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF), and has… Read more »
The National Fragile X Foundation highlighted our study, “Qualitative Study of Black and Latina Mothers,” on its website. Interested in learning more or checking out their post? Click this link!