The mission of the National-Tay Sachs & Allied Diseases Association is to lead the fight to treat and cure Tay-Sachs, Canavan and related genetic diseases and to support affected families and individuals in leading fuller lives. We will accomplish our mission by funding global cutting edge research, by helping to provide families with compassionate care and support and by collaborating effectively with the healthcare community to achieve our goals. More...

Research Update July 2010

The Tay-Sachs Gene Therapy Consortium (TSGT) has issued a research progress report for public release which contains some very encouraging news. In order to advance gene therapy treatment to human clinical trials, evidence is needed that the treatment works on small and large animal models. More...

In April, the NTSAD Research Initiative Committee announced 5 new grants totaling one-half million dollars for 2010. This is the largest dollar amount that has been funded in the Research Initiative's history and is the first time that multi-year grants have been awarded: 4 of the 5 grants are two-year grants. More...

NTSAD Family Foundations

NTSAD Affliiations

	NTSAD New York Area is the chapter of NTSAD serving New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

Disclaimer: National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association (NTSAD) does not engage in the practice of medicine. It is not a medical authority nor does it claim to have medical knowledge. In all cases, the NTSAD recommends that you consult your own physician regarding any course of treatment or medication.