Washington University NF Center

The Neurofibromatosis 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.

Using a team approach to gain a complete understanding of the complexities of NF, the mission of the Washington University NF Center is focused on:

• Promoting pioneering laboratory research aimed at understanding the roles of the NF genes in health and disease

• Facilitating collaborative interdisciplinary basic science and clinical research in NF

• Translating innovative scientific discoveries to improved care for individuals with NF

The NF Center at Washington University in St. Louis is a collective of clinicians and laboratory scientists focused on accelerating the pace of scientific discovery and its application to the care of individuals with NF.

Their mission is to galvanize and promote research on NF, achieving significant breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system tumors and establishing Washington University as an international beacon for NF research.

A cross-disciplinary endeavor, the center eliminates obstacles to research and establishes a framework for innovative scientific collaboration among investigators using cutting-edge research and medical technologies. The NF Center also provides advanced care for people with NF.