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Guido Fanconi (1 January189210 October 1979) was a Swiss pediatrician. He was born in Poschiavo, Canton Grisons (Graubünden) in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. . Fanconi is regarded as one of the founders of modern paediatrics.

He received his secondary school education in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. In 1911, he began his medical training in Lausanne (French Switzerland). In 1920, he entered the Kinderspital (Children's Hospital) of the University of Zurich, where, with the exception of one year, he remained for 45 years.

Fanconi recognized the importance of biochemistry to clinical medicine. In 1929 he succeeded Emil Feer as professor of pediatrics and head of the Kinderspital. Under his direction, it became one of the most renowned children's hospitals in the world.

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500 Adam Day - Learn about a boy who passed away after a fight with Fanconi anemia. Find out how to make a donation to the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund.
Meta Description: [ Hi. My name is Adam Day. I am nine years old and I have Fanconi Anemia, a genetic bone marrow disorder that kills my cell lines. I would like some company while I am in the hospital. You can chat with me here. ]

Alex and Matt Pearl - Personal stories of two children fighting Fanconi Anemia.
Meta Description: [ In December, 2000, two St. Louis area siblings, Matthew Pearl, age 4, and Alexandra Pearl, age 6, were diagnosed with Fanconi Anemia. ]

404 B Positive, Inc. - A charitable organization providing assistance to children with Fanconi Anemia within the St. Louis and St. Charles Missouri metro areas.

Blackfan - Yahoo list group for Diamond Black Fan Anemia sufferers.
Meta Description: [ blackfan: A discussion group for Diamond Blackfan Anemia patients and families. ]

Family Village: Fanconi Anemia - Features contact information for the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund. Links to personal accounts and areas where one can learn about the disease.

Fanconi - Yahoo list group for sufferers of this condition.
Meta Description: [ fanconi: Fanconi Anemia Parents & Adult Patients ]

Fanconi Anaemia - A rare disorder found in children that involves the blood and bone marrow. The symptoms include severe aplastic anemia, hypoplasia of the bone marrow, and patchy discoloration of the skin.

Fanconi Anemia - Discusses the genetics of this condition and treatment options.
Meta Description: [ Site presents detailed information on the genetics of FA, technical data of the several genes involved, and application of these data to Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), and information on current research in gene therapy. ]

Fanconi Anemia Fact Sheet - Jewish Genetic Diseases - Fact Sheet on this anemia with emphasis on FANC-C variant of disease being a Jewish Genetic Diseases, including support resources.

Fanconi Anemia Research Fund - To find effective treatments and a cure for this disease, and to provide education and support services to affected families worldwide.

Fanconi Anemia Web - An informational site for this disorder.
Meta Description: [ Fanconi Anemia Web has documented Medical information downloads for this rare terminal childhood disease and support for patients and their families. ]

Fanconi Canada - Canadian charity whose mission is to fund medical research into finding a cure for Fanconi Anemia and to serve as a support network for affected Canadian families.

Hope for Henry - This web site is dedicated to helping people learn more about what a special young man Henry is and to educate everyone about the disease he is fighting, Fanconi anemia.

Kaps for Kendall - In memory of Kendall Atkinson who died of Fanconi Anemia. Make or sponsor a hat that will be donated to children and adults in cancer and hematology treatment centers.

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