As 2026 starts, the first quarter of the 21st Century ends, marked by remarkable progress in genetics, genomics, multi-omics, disease understanding, diagnostics, newborn screening, and disease-modifying therapeutics. For certain rare […]
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2025 GRANT RECIPIENTS Congratulations to our 2025 grant recipients! This exemplary group showcases the broad spectrum of work being done to push the needle forward towards finding effective treatments and […]
February 4, 2025 Rosenau Family Research Foundation (RFRF) would like to extend its congratulations to its 2025 class of grant recipients. The mission and vision of RFRF is improving the […]
ABOUT THE GRANT Background: Krabbe Disease (KD) is a rare, often fatal neurodegenerative disorder caused by deficient galactocerebrosidase enzyme activity. Early detection through newborn screening (NBS) is critical, especially for […]
ABOUT THE GRANT Cystic fibrosis is caused by dysfunctional mutations in CFTR, a critical chloride channel expressed in the airway.In the absence of CFTR activity, mucus is thick and sticky, […]
ABOUT THE GRANT Infantile Krabbe disease (KD) is rapidly progressive and fatal if untreated. The current treatment is hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), which involves ablating diseased immune cells and […]
ABOUT THE GRANT Krabbe disease is a devastating inherited disorder caused by mutations in the GALC gene, leading to the accumulation of the toxic metabolite psychosine, which damages both the […]
ABOUT THE GRANT Krabbe disease is a rare and devastating genetic condition with limited treatment options. This project aims to develop a safer and more effective therapy using the patient’s […]
September 1, 2025 Rosenau Family Research Foundation (RFRF) is excited to announce that it has added two new Directors to its board: Zac Leeker and Greg Potter. ABOUT THE NEW […]
Congratulations to Chris Lee, PhD, on receiving a $375,000 Rosenau Family Research Foundation grant for his research project titled “Molecular Characterization & Pathogenicity Assessment of Common VUS in KD”! Learn […]