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Eric Welin

@ewelin34

Web Developer, proud dad to 2 boys with #FragileX

 Sudbury, MA
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Joined March 2010
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🧬 This changes everything, big breakthrough in understanding #FragileX syndrome! This points to #ASOTherapy as a therapeutic strategy for Fragile X. #FXResearch #ASO #Innovation fraxa.org/innovative-breakth…
Innovative Breakthrough in Fragile X Treatment: The Promise of Antisense Oligonucleotide (ASO)...

Innovative Breakthrough in Fragile X Treatment: The Promise of Antisense Oligonucleotide (ASO)...

This changes everything! FRAXA funded research introduces Antisense Oligonucleotide (ASO) Therapy, redefining Fragile X syndrome treatment and understanding.

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We are excited to announce that the first site for @TetraDiscovery phase 2B/3 #clinicaltrial for is now open in PA! @SuburbResearch are now enrolling males ages 18-45 with #FragileX. fraxa.org/tetra-therapeutics…
Shionogi's EXPERIENCE Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Zatolmilast in Fragile X Syndrome

Shionogi's EXPERIENCE Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Zatolmilast in Fragile X Syndrome

Learn more about Shionogi’s EXPERIENCE clinical trials for adults and adolescents with Fragile X syndrome, FRAXA’s role, and the open-label extension of these trials.

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Meet Conor! Our latest #FriendofFRAXA fraxa.org/meet-conor/ Conor loves to swim & would stay in the pool all day if we let him. Motorcycles, fire trucks, singing "Happy Bday", & his little sister Laine are also some of his favorites. #FragileX #Awareness #Gratitude #FXResearch

Meet Conor!

Conor loves to swim and would stay in the pool all day if we let him. He loves taking the bus to school and a new "Boom Clap" game that they play. Challenges include...

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The FMR1 gene has been renamed to “#FragileX messenger ribonucleoprotein 1” gene! Families around the globe are celebrating the news as a significant step forward for acceptance and the removal of a term that evokes many negative feelings. fraxa.org/fmr1-renamed-to-fr… #FXResearch
FMR1 Renamed to Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein 1

FMR1 Renamed to Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein 1

The FMR1 gene is renamed to “Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein 1” gene. The Fragile X protein, FMRP, is "Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein." "Mental retardation" is not used.

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Still time to grab your 50/50 raffle tickets! #FragileX
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11/4 the @NHLBruins play the @DetroitRedWings 50% of the proceeds from the Boston Bruins Foundation 50/50 raffle will go to FRAXA! Must be in MA to enter and claim prize money. Tickets on sale NOW at bostonbruins.com/5050 #FragileX #nonprofit #research #fundraiser #MA
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FRAXA continues to pave the way, making it faster for companies to get their drugs to #FragileX #clinicaltrials. The partnerships we form with companies like @healx help us to get new treatments to the market sooner. fraxa.org/new-fragile-x-clin…
New Fragile X Clinical Trial Announced by Healx

New Fragile X Clinical Trial Announced by Healx

Healx has received Investigational New Drug (IND) approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a Phase 2a clinical study of HLX-0201 (sulindac, an FDA-approved drug).

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FRAXA partners with companies, like @Healx, using their #AI (artificial intelligence) technology in combination with FRAXA-DVI to accelerate potential #treatment targets for #FragileX to #clinicaltrials at warp speed. This is the FRAXA difference! forbes.com/sites/iainmartin/…
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Can a combination of drugs make a meaningful difference for people with #FragileX? A new #clinicaltrial is going to find out that will test the effects of an available drug and a nutritional supplement taken together. fraxa.org/purposeful-and-fra…
Purposeful and FRAXA Partnership Leads to Clinical Trial

Purposeful and FRAXA Partnership Leads to Clinical Trial

AI and FRAXA-DVI identified a drug + supplement combo that reversed all Fragile X symptoms in mice. A clinical trial tested this in adults with Fragile X.

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We are excited to share that @AnavexLifeSci announced today that preclinical data of the ANAVEX®2-73 (blarcamesine) study in #FragileX syndrome were published in the peer-reviewed journal, @SciReports. fraxa.org/promising-results-…
Promising Results of Preclinical Study of ANAVEX®2-73

Promising Results of Preclinical Study of ANAVEX®2-73

Anavex Life Sciences announced today that preclinical data of the ANAVEX®2-73 (blarcamesine) study in Fragile X syndrome were published in the journal, Scientific Reports.

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The recent announcement by Synaptogenix is a great example of how FRAXA funding and use of FRAXA-DVI can accelerate #research on #FragileX. fraxa.org/synaptogenix-annou…
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The term was only used in the scientific name for the gene & was not used to describe any type of intellectual disability. They will be updating their site to remove any references. We feel this is a great step forward & we will follow suit & update our site as well! #FragileX
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Congratulations to our friends at @fragilexuk for an impressive accomplishment. Per their request the term "mental retardation" will be removed from all references related to #FragileX on the @CDCgov website!
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Thank you for doing this! Amazing a simple request made change happen!!
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#FragileX families are known for being dynamic and this is one dynamic family we'd love to highlight again in case you missed it on @worldfxday! Check out their incredible story. youtu.be/MTNFvgtsXdU
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From all of us at FRAXA, Thank You for helping to make @worldfxday so successful!!! We couldn't do it without you. #ThankYou #gratitude #FragileX #WFXD #WorldFragileXDay #FragileXResearch #FXResearch #fxawareness #fragilexawareness
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This week we are joined by Rylee & her best friend, Parker, from Illinois for FRAXA's Word of the Week. Thank you to Rylee & Parker for helping us to better understand this commonly heard Fragile X term and for sharing your friendship with us all. #FragileX #HisFightIsMyFight
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! We know this holiday can bring a lot of anxiety & stress to many of our families and the fireworks can make for a long night. We are sending extra positive thoughts your way, as you celebrate in your own way our nation's birthday.
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Recent events have shed light on the challenges those living with #FragileX face while traveling via air. We've joined with @Developmentalfx to advocate for systemic changes to navigating the booking process, airports & in-flight experience. fraxa.org/fragile-x-syndrome…
Fragile X Syndrome and Air Travel

Fragile X Syndrome and Air Travel

If you wish to participate in a letter writing campaign you can copy the letter below and start sending it the CEOs listed at the bottom of the page.

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Knockout Mice, we hear about them all of the time, but do you know why knockout mice are important in Fragile X? Find out why with FRAXA’s Wednesday Word of the Day! #FXResearch #FragileXResearch #KnockoutMice
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Why is it so hard to find the right medications to help people with #FragileX? In this video, Carissa Sirois, PhD, explains how her FRAXA-funded #research will help determine a person’s drug response through a sampling of their cells. #FXResearch
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