Neurofibromatosis type 1 due to NF1 mutation or intragenic deletion
Synonyms: Von Recklinghausen disease due to NF1 mutation or intragenic deletion
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Newly diagnosed with
Neurofibromatosis type 1 due to NF1 mutation or intragenic deletion?
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Advocacy Organizations
Littlest Tumor Foundation
Our mission is to increase understanding of neurofibromatosis (NF), empower affected families, and advance research of preventative therapies.
Childhood Tumour Trust
To support children, young people & their families affected by Neurofibromatosis type 1
RASopathies Network
RASopathies are a group of genetic syndromes that may be as common as 1:1000. The syndromes RASopathies Network focuses on include: cardio-facio-cutaneous (CFC), Costello (CS), LEOPARD/NSML, Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), and Noonan (NS). Our mission is to advance research to improve the quality of life for RASopathy families by bringing together families, clinicians and scientists.
The Chandler Project
The Chandler Project (TCP) provides those affected with achondroplasia, and other forms of skeletal dysplasia (dwarfism), with the latest in pharmaceutical research and surgical advancements.
Genetic Epilepsy Team Australia
Collaboration of research and care
My Faulty Gene
My Faulty Gene is a nonprofit organization which provides information and assistance to any individual whose family medical history suggests genetic testing might be helpful in identifying an increased risk of disease due to a genetic mutation. We believe that everyone in need of genetic testing should have access to it.
My Little Sunshine Foundation
My Little Sunshine is a non-profit foundation dedicated to educating people about the importance of fertility preservation and making fertility resources accessible to all.
SALUS
Educate and provide resources to POC with Rare Cancers
Help Hope Live
Help Hope Live assists individuals living with catastrophic injuries and illnesses to fundraise toward their medical expenses and related costs.
Moonshots for Unicorns
Curing single-gene disorders
COMBINEDBrain Inc
COMBINEDBrain is a consortium for outcome measures and biomarkers for neurodevelopmental disorders. We are collaborating to cure rare, non-verbal brain disorders.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
Clinical Trials
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