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Stories of NF: Charlie H

Charlie was diagnosed at nine months old through genetic testing. At five weeks old he…
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$25 Million for NF Research in Congressional Spending Bill

Great news out of Washington, D.C.! Late last night, lawmakers released H.R. 2882, the Further…
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PublicationsScience & Research

Important Publication: Impact of trametinib on the neuropsychological profile of NF1

Traditional clinical research for tumor treatments relied on objective and tumor-specific measures, for example decreased…
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NF Conference Update: EFPIA Director General Nathalie Moll to Deliver Opening Address

The Children's Tumor Foundation (CTF) is excited to announce that Nathalie Moll, Director General of…
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CTF NF2-SWN Documentary: Play It By Ear

The Children's Tumor Foundation is proud to present Play It By Ear, a short documentary…
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NF1Story of NF

Stories of NF: Samantha G

I was diagnosed with NF1 at the age of one. The only symptoms I had…
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GlobalNF1Science & Research

Young Investigator: Q&A with Roope Kallionpää about NF1 and cancer risk

The Young Investigator Award (YIA) provides two-year salary support to early-career NF researchers to help…
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Children’s Tumor Foundation Welcomes Kimberly Snipes to its Board of Directors

The Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF), a global leader in funding and driving research into all…
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Sabine Moravi Elevated to Vice Chair of CTF Europe Board of Directors

The Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) Europe is delighted to announce the elevation of Sabine Moravi…
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CTF Short Documentary at the New Hope Film Festival

The Children's Tumor Foundation is proud to present My Superpower and Play It By Ear,…
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NF1Story of NF

Stories of NF: Kaetlynn N

I was diagnosed at birth with NF1. My mom has it, her dad has it,…