Children?s Tumor Foundation 2017 NF Conference PI: Lawrence Sherman, PhD PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT The Neurofibromatosis (NF) Conference is recognized as the premier annual scholarly gathering of international NF researchers and physicians. The Conference is organized by the Children?s Tumor Foundation and thought leaders in the fields of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and schwannomatosis. The agenda of the conference is designed to provide education about best clinical practices for these rare genetic tumor syndromes, opportunities to share major advances in research and sessions that support the development of new collaborations and the growth of new investigators. The research landscape in NF1, NF2 and schwannomatosis has been remarkably dynamic in the past several years and this conference is a critical venue for the presentation and integration of basic science discovery, translational data and outcomes from clinical trials in a meaningful way to both enhance the quality of ongoing research and improve current clinical care.

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Children?s Tumor Foundation 2017 NF Conference PI: Lawrence Sherman, PhD. PROJECT NARRATIVE The Children's Tumor Foundation Neurofibromatosis (NF) Conference is the major international venue for sharing the key advances in research discovery and clinical management guidelines for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and schwannomatosis. It is also the forum in which new investigators form collaborations with scientists within the NF field. The 2017 conference is designed to address all of the nodes in the therapeutic pathway pertinent to NF from basic discovery, through translational science, to clinical trial design and implementation. Children?s Tumor Foundation 2016 NF Conference PI: Michael Fisher, MD

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Conference (R13)
Project #
1R13NS103421-01
Application #
9397890
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZNS1-SRB-K (03))
Program Officer
Morris, Jill A
Project Start
2017-06-05
Project End
2018-06-04
Budget Start
2017-06-05
Budget End
2018-06-04
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2017
Total Cost
$22,500
Indirect Cost
Name
Children's Tumor Foundation
Department
Type
Other Domestic Non-Profits
DUNS #
166488395
City
New York
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10005