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Marcy Speer Memorial Research Fund    

     Marcy Speer

ASAP is pleased to announce the Marcy Speer Memorial Research Fund.  Established in memory of ASAP Board member, Medical Advisory Board member, and Research Committee Chair, the Marcy Speer Memorial Research Fund will be an on-going tribute to a remarkable individual. This fund will commemorate her commitment to research. 

Dr. Speer was the Director of the Duke Center for Human Genetics, Chief of the Division of Medical Genetics, and an internationally recognized researcher in neural tube birth defects including Chiari malformation.  One of the original ASAP Medical Advisory Board members, Marcy helped develop and chair ASAP's Research Committee since its inception.  Marcy lost her battle with breast cancer on August 4th, 2007. She is survived by her husband and two daughters.

To make a donation to the Marcy Speer Memorial Research Fund, you may do so on-line or contact our office at 903-236-7079.




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