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      Austin, TX 78757
      Phone: 512.275.2600
      info@beyondbatten.org

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Mary Beth Kiser, CAE

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Sarah Vlcek, CAE

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Emily Armstrong

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Ineka Whiteman, PhD

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Danielle M. Kerkovich, PhD

Scientific Consultant

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About the Foundation

  • Mission and History
  • Board of Directors
  • Staff
  • Founders Circle

Contact Us

  • 512.275.2600
  • info@beyondbatten.org
  • 3305 Steck Ave., Suite 200, Austin Texas, 78757

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What’s New?

  • My son’s time is running out due to a rare disease. The FDA needs to add more clinical trial flexibility March 2, 2023
  • Rare Disease Day 2023 – A Discussion February 23, 2023
  •  THERANEXUS, BBDF AND CARDIFF UNIVERSITY PRESENT THEIR NOVEL RESEARCH ON BATTEN-1 AND BATTEN DISEASE AT WORLDSYMPOSIUM 2023  February 22, 2023

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