Two genetic counseling students gained a valuable education when they volunteered to help families with ectodermal dysplasias. Their work was a win-win for the NFED and for them.
The Moment My Son Taught Me About Strength
By Seth Ferris I live in Brooklyn, New York. And during any given week, any given day, I come in contact with millions of people, some of whom are not too shy about telling a complete stranger what they think of them. You bump into somebody and get a “Hey! Watch it!” or worse. You…
A Doc’s Perspective on the NFED Family Reunion (aka Family Conference)
By Alanna F. Bree, M.D., NFED Scientific Advisory Council Attending the NFED Family Conferences are almost like a family reunion for me. Even though I am not related to anyone who attends, the people I have met through the NFED have become like an extended family to me. This includes babies, children & adults affected by…