Meet the Researchers
The Washington University NF Center resear
ch team is composed of Washington University School of
Medical, clinical, and basic science researchers from fifteen diverse departments, whose collective expertise is focused on the study of NF.
The Washington University NF Center is directed by David H. Gutmann, MD, PhD, an internationally recognized expert in basic science and translational research focused on NF, as well as the clinical care of children and adults with NF.
More information about his research can be found at Dr. Gutmann’s Laboratory.
Clinical and basic science researchers at the Washington University NF Center work together as a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team to gain a complete understanding of the complexities of NF.
To learn more about the physicians and researchers involved in the study of NF, go to their personal web pages by clicking on their names below.
| David H. Gutmann, MD, PhD - Director Donald O. Schnuck Family Professor of Neurology, Genetics and Pediatrics |
Jinquin (Rosy) Luo, PhD Instructor, Department of Biostatistics |
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| Susan Bayliss, MD Professor, Dermatology |
Robert H. Mach, PhD Professor, Radiology |
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| Sonika Dahiya, MD Assistant Professor, Neuropathology |
Elaine Mardis, PhD Associate Professor, Genetics |
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| Matthew Dobbs, MD Associate Professor, Orthopedic Surgery |
Robert McKinstry lll, MD, PhD Professor, Neuroradiology and Pediatric Radiology |
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| Courtney Dunn, DPT Physical Therapy |
Robi Mitra, PhD Assistant Professor Genetics Computational and Systems Biology Program |
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| Roberta Faccio, PhD Associate Professor, Orthopedic Surgery |
David Piwnica-Worms, MD, PhD Professor, Radiology |
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| Joel Garbow, PhD Research Associate Professor, Chemistry and Radiology |
Narendrakumar Ramanan, PhD Assistant Professor, Anatomy and Neurobiology |
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| Feng Gao, MD, PhD Research Assistant Professor, Biostatistics |
Joshua Rubin, MD, PhD Associate Professor, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology |
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| Robert Gereau, PhD Professor of Anesthesiology |
Joshua S. Shimony, MD, PhD Assistant Professor, Radiology |
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| Abby S. Hollander, MD Associate Professor, Pediatrics |
Brian Van Tine, MD, PhD Assistant Professor, Medical Oncology Director, Sarcoma Program |
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| Kimberly Johnson, PhD Assistant Professor, School of Public Health |
Jason Weber, PhD Associate Professor, Internal Medicine |
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| Jill C. Isenberg, PhD Instructor, Neurology (Psychology Department) |
Judith L. Weisenberg, MD, PhD Assistant Professor, Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy |
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| Allison King, MD Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology/Occupational Therapy |
Amy Westfall, ODT, OTR/L Occupational Therapy |
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| Jeffrey Leonard, MD Associate Professor, Neurosurgery and Pediatrics |
David F. Wozniak, PhD Research Professor, Psychiatry |
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| Amy Licis, MD Instructor, Pediatric Neurology and Sleep Medicine |
Charles F. Zorumski, MD Samuel B. Guze Professor & Head, Psychiatry |
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