The 2012 NF Conference was held June 9-12 in New Orleans, LA. The NF Conference, founded and hosted by the Children’s Tumor Foundation
since 1985, is the world’s premier gathering of scientists and clinicians dedicated to advancing research and care for individuals living with NF1, NF2, and schwannomatosis. The NF Conference has grown significantly
in recent years, which reflects an expanded understanding and interest in neurofibromatosis research and development.
This year’s Conference was chaired by two pioneers in NF research and care, Dr. Helen Morrison, a top NF2 scientist from the Fritz Lipmann Institute in Jena, Germany, and Dr. Brigitte Widemann, a world-class
NF clinician from the National Institutes of Health. The agenda featured a balanced collection of basic science, clinical care, and clinical trials presentations regarding NF1, NF2, and schwannomatosis.
