by ARSACS | Nov 12, 2017 | News Archives
Dr. Bernard Brais, a key member of the ARSACS research team since the beginning, has been named the “Personality of the week” by La Presse newspaper. Interview by Marie-Claude Lortie from La Presse (in French only).
by ARSACS | Nov 8, 2017 | News Archives
On October 26th, the 11th edition of the “Diner des Producteurs ” was held under the honorary presidency of Mr. Jean-Guy Desjardins, Fiera Capital. A record net amount of $ 1.2M was raised. Thank you to all those who contributed to the success of this unique evening...
by ARSACS | Nov 3, 2017 | News Archives
The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the Foundation Ataxia Charlevoix- Saguenay will be held on Monday December 4,2017.
by ARSACS | Oct 29, 2017 | News Archives
Marie-Claude Desormiers, suffering from ARSACS, gave an interview in October to Sonia Gobeil of the Charlevoix-Saguenay Ataxia Foundation. Interview with Marie-Claude, a courageous and determined person.
by ARSACS | Oct 25, 2017 | News Archives
Research on ARSACS is making progress. 2017 is the first year where therapeutic breakthroughs for this disease are emerging. Update report prepared by Dr. Bernard Brais.
by ARSACS | Oct 1, 2017 | News Archives
The 5 th ARSACS symposium will be held in Montreal in November 2018. Details to come.
by ARSACS | Sep 29, 2017 | News Archives
Catherine Morel, Elizabeth St-Louis, Charlotte Boisvert and Shanlie Théroux, 4 students at the Cegep and the University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières, organize a zumbathon on October 26, 2017 at the UQTR. All funds raised will be donated to the Charlevoix-Saguenay...
by ARSACS | Sep 13, 2017 | News Archives
It is key to spread awareness about Ataxia in order to help people with Ataxia and inspire actions toward a cure. This year the theme is “Stumble Onto Ataxia”. Ataxia can affect anyone, at any age. Symptom onset is unpredictable. Everybody should know about...
by ARSACS | Sep 12, 2017 | News Archives
See Dr. Hébert ‘s final project report. ( available in French only) ” Caractérisation des déficiences, limitations d’activités et restrictions de participation ainsi que leur interrelations chez les personnes atteintes d’ataxie récessive...
by ARSACS | Aug 10, 2017 | News Archives
The Foundation is very pleased to announce that 12 researchers will share close to $1M in the 2017-2018 period. This will allow them to pursue their research on ARSACS and hopefully to develop a treatment. See list of 10 projects...
by ARSACS | Jul 18, 2017 | News Archives
A Spanish family from Madrid was in Montreal in July visiting Dr. Bernard Brais and his research laboratory. Their son has being diagnosed with ARSACS. Dr. Brais is a key member of the ARSACS research team. ...
by ARSACS | Jul 18, 2017 | News Archives
. The great initiative of the Baratta brothers, students at Selwyn House School, raised $ 1,000 for research on ARSACS via the sale of the book “375 Mtl-joke booklet”. Many thanks to the young students for their initiative and to all those who...
by ARSACS | Jul 18, 2017 | News Archives
See research progress report “Investigating the link between impaired mitochondrial trafficking and calcium dysregulation in Sacs-/- Purkinje neurons”. Dr. Maltecca ‘s research is one of the project funded by the Foundation....
by ARSACS | Jun 7, 2017 | News Archives
The Foundation has received 17 applications for research fellowship for the 2017-2018 year. The Foundation would like to thank all the applicants for their interest in ARSACS research. The Scientific Committee would evaluate each of the applications and a final...
by ARSACS | May 29, 2017 | News Archives
Under Professor Paul Chapple’s leaership, the ARSACS research team has published in May 2017 a research paper in the Human Molecular Genetics journal looking at the cytoskeleton in cells cuktured from ARSACS patients. “We have identified a cytoskeletal...
by ARSACS | May 18, 2017 | News Archives
On May 31st, 2 students at Selwyn House School will visit each elementary school class to tell a joke from their 375 Mtl-joke booklet. The booklet is to commemorate Montreal’s 375th anniversary and to raise funds for ARSACS. The minimum suggested contribution is $2....
by ARSACS | May 16, 2017 | News Archives
As part of her PHD project, Isabelle Lessard is working on characterizing the deficiencies and physical limitations and their impact on walking in the home for individuals with ARSACS. See Abstract ( available only in French).
by ARSACS | May 10, 2017 | News Archives
Dr. Maltecca will be presenting her ARSACS research data at the EMBO workshop in China in June 2017. See Abstract.
by ARSACS | May 7, 2017 | News Archives
Me Jocelyn Pilote, member of the Alma Richelieu Club, presented a cheque of $1500 to Mrs. Nicole Fortin on behalf of the Foundation at the wine and cheese fundraising event held in April. The Foundation thanks the Club Richelieu, Mrs. Fortin and all the...
by ARSACS | Apr 27, 2017 | News Archives
Despite the cold and the rain, the ARSACS research team raised $2,500 on Saturday April 22 as part of the Scotiabank Charity Challenge Run . Special thanks to Alanna Watt for organizing the team and to the participants and sponsors for making this event a...
