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Education & Research of Children's Genetic Diseases of the Brain

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Testing and Education Programs

Since 2003, MFRF has created and provided “The South Florida Genetic Testing and Education Fairs”
Thousands of potential parents have benefitted from these programs.
We have partnered with other leaders including JScreen, the Victor Center, and Genzyme Genetics

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The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation’s mission is to promote and lead critical awareness, testing, counseling, and research initiatives that hold promise for the prevention and eventual cure of fatal children’s genetic diseases of the brain.

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Latest news & press releases

Axovant Gene Therapies Announces FDA Clearance of IND for AXO-AAV-GM2 Gene Therapy in Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff Diseases

A Beacon of Hope: Barry Byrne, M.D., Ph.D., receives “See The Light” Award from the Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation

Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation Message for Carl Meyers

FIU Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences Donor Wall Unveiling & Holiday Celebration 2019

Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Teams Up With the Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation

JScreen Highlights Genetic Testing In Tay-Sachs Awareness Month

MFRF Hosts Genetic Screening Event

What Every Bride Should Know

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OUR STORIES

Jordan

Jordan

December 28, 2019

Cristian

Cristian

December 3, 2017

Eli

Eli

December 3, 2017

Nicole

Nicole

November 26, 2017

William

William

November 20, 2017

Brooke

Brooke

November 10, 2017

Mathew

Mathew

November 10, 2017

Nicholas

Nicholas

November 10, 2017

Evie

November 10, 2017