Check out the fall 2015 newsletter (pdf) for some of our most popular research articles, patient stories and details about upcoming events this fall!
Some of the highlights in this issue include:
Also be sure to take a look at our previous issues!
2014 might be winding down, but the Washington University NF Center is still hard at work in our research laboratories and at our innovative outreach programs, like Beat NF and Club NF!
Check out the winter 2014 newsletter for some of our most popular research articles, a reflection on our successful fall Beat NF event and more! Some of the highlights include:
Be sure to take a look at our previous newsletters as well!
Joe Toonen, PhD, is interested in understanding how optic gliomas cause nerve cells in the eye to malfunction and lead to vision loss. Using novel Nf1 mouse strains, Dr. Toonen’s research is focused on defining the mechanisms that control nerve cell function in the eye (retina) relevant to the development of better treatments for the visual decline resulting from NF1-associated optic glioma.
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Cynthia Garcia is focused on understanding why spinal tumors form in people with NF2. Using a combination of methods, she has identified a promising drug target for potential treatment of NF2-associated ependymoma.
Cynthia is a PhD candidate in Neuroscience at Washington University. She will present her dissertation in June 2014.
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Anne Solga is studying the role of non-cancerous cells in NF1-associated optic glioma as an initial step towards identifying new treatments for these common childhood brain tumors. Using advanced sequencing and mouse modeling strategies, she has found a number of promising candidates for future drug design.
Anne Solga has her MS in Biotechnology and is currently pursuing her PhD.
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