Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) is a national, public, 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the pursuit of scientific research leading to treatments and a cure for Friedreich’s ataxia. FARA’s mission is to marshal and focus the resources and relationships needed to cure FA by raising funds for research, promoting public awareness, and aligning scientists, patients, clinicians, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies and other organizations dedicated to curing FA and related diseases.
Wake Forest Innovations drives a culture of innovation throughout Wake Forest by advancing research aimed at improving patient care and the human condition, and translating that research and resulting intellectual property into accessible commercial products through industry partnerships.
The Indiana University Innovation and Commercialization Office (ICO) assists IU faculty and researchers in realizing the commercial potential of their discoveries. IURTC protects, markets and licenses intellectual property developed at Indiana University so it can be commercialized by industry.