UIUC Development in Neurogenetic Disabilities Lab

World Fragile X Day raises awareness about fragile X, celebrates families and individuals with fragile X, and highlights advances in fragile X research.

Thank you again to State Farm Center for helping us raise awareness!

A note from Dr. Mattie aka Dr. Laura (IFYKY): Every year when I drive by to see State Farm illuminated for fragile X I am filled with pride for the fragile X community and our university community. I am grateful to get to be a part of both! My picture may look similar every year, but I still take one each year!

FRAXA Research Foundation
National Fragile X Foundation
College of AHS at Illinois
Department of Speech & Hearing Science at Illinois

Today is World Fragile X Day!!

Check out all the cool places that will be illuminated today by going here: https://share.google/ozBNhhSpRYJ3EY542

If you’re in Champaign-Urbana, State Farm Center will be illuminated tonight! Go out at 📸

FRAXA Research Foundation
The National Fragile X Foundation
Department of Speech & Hearing Science at Illinois
College of Applied Health Sciences at Illinois

💚 Today is Fragile X Awareness Day.

Throughout this month, we've been reminded that raising awareness isn't just about sharing facts - it's about sharing stories, building connections, and creating a world where every individual and family affected by Fragile X feels seen and supported.

To everyone who shared their journey, organized an X Strides event, hosted fundraisers, advocated, educated others, wore green, or challenged themselves to make a difference - thank you. Every conversation, every post, and every act of support helps move our mission forward.

Awareness doesn't end today. Together, we'll continue advocating, educating, supporting research, and building a stronger Fragile X community.

Happy Fragile X Awareness Day, and thank you for being part of this incredible community.

Dr. Mattie is talking about early communication this morning with her colleagues Dr. Hoffmann and Ms. Vincent from RUSH! Come chat with us for this family friendly session National Fragile X Foundation conference

While in Panama, Dr. Mattie and Daniela took a boat tour of the Panama Canal and Gatun Lake. Some monkeys joined them!