Does the March of Dimes conduct research on NF?
The March of Dimes has funded studies of NF, including research on the causes of these and other nervous system diseases. For example, researchers are studying genetically controlled events in the embryo that are crucial to development of the body’s nervous system and factors that regulate growth of nerves. For further information about NF, contact: The Children’s Tumor Foundation 95 Pine St., 16th floor< BR>New York NY 10005 (800) 323-7938 (212) 344-6633 Neurofibromatosis, Inc. 8855 Annapolis Rd., Suite 110 Lanham MD 20706-2924 (800) 942-6825 (301) 918-4600 References DeBella, K., et al. Use of the National Institutes of Health Criteria for Diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis 1 in Children. Pediatrics, volume 105, number 3, March 2000, pages 608-614. National Neurofibromatosis Foundation. What is NF? New York, N.Y., April 1, 2002. NF Clinic. Neurofibromatosis 2. Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, April 2, 2002. Rasmussen, S.A., and Friedman, J.M. NF1 gene and neurof
