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NYU NF Clinic (New York University), House Research Institute - previously HEI, MGH NF Clinic (Massachusetts General Hospital), WU NF Clinic (Washington University - St. Louis), NIH NF Studies (National Institute of Health), NF Network,
NYU NF Clinic (New York University)
For a listing of NYU NF2 Specialists, Visit: New York University NF2 Specialist Listing
Led by Jeffrey C. Allen, M. D., Director of the our Pediatric Neuro-oncology Program, J. Thomas Roland, Jr., M.D. Director of Otology and Neurotology in the Department of Otolaryngology and Co-director of the NYU Cochlear Implant Program and Dr. John Golfinos, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, they have been developing comprehensive, multi-disciplinary programs for both pediatric and adult patients for the hereditary conditions, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2).
House Research Institute - previously HEI
For a listing of HRI NF2 Specialists, Visit: House Research Institute NF2 Specialist Listing
In January 2008 Dr. Marco Giovannini founded the Center for Neural Tumor Research at House Research Institute with a mission to translate research on the cellular and molecular basis of NF2-related tumorigenesis into tools relevant for the treatment of the disease.
To accomplish this programmatic vision, the members of the Center have begun to develop several research projects and initiatives in close partnership with clinicians at the House Clinic, and with a network of collaborators worldwide that are pivotal for accomplishing and widening the mission of the Center.
MGH NF Clinic (Massachusetts General Hospital)
Founded in 1982 by Dr. Robert Martuza, the MGH NF Clinic was one of the first to acknowledge the unique multi-disciplinary problems that the NF patient and family face and the vital role that a dedicated clinic plays in the research community. The NF Clinic offers a comprehensive initial evaluation to all persons in whom a diagnosis of NF has been suggested or confirmed.
WU NF Clinic (Washington University - St. Louis)
The NF Center was established to position Washington University as an international leader in NF basic and clinical research as well as to serve as a beacon for "bench to bedside" research in NF and related nervous system tumors.
The Comprehensive NF Center at Washington University is composed of clinicians and laboratory scientists focused on accelerating the pace of scientific discovery and its application to the care of individuals with NF.
NIH NF Studies (National Institute of Health)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services External Web Site Policy , is the nation's medical research agency making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
NIH is the largest source of funding for medical research in the world, creating hundreds of thousands of high-quality jobs by funding thousands of scientists in universities and research institutions in every state across America and around the globe.
NF Network
The NF Network includes a complete listing of NF organizations world wide.



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