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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Receives $10 Million Grant from the Gilbert Family Foundation to Accelerate Neurofibromatosis Research
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced that it has received more than $10 million in a series of gifts to fund critical neurofibromatosis research from the Gilbert Family Foundation, a private foundation established by Dan and Jennifer Gilbert to accelerate a cure for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).
CHOP and COG Will Validate New Tool to Measure NF1-Related Progressive Vision Loss
CHOP researchers will use optical coherence tomography (OCT) to measure vision changes associated with NF1-related optic pathway gliomas.
CHOP Participates in a Multi-institutional Clinical Trial Leading to First-Ever Therapy for Neurofibromatosis Type 1
New therapy shrinks tumors associated with NF1 and improves quality of life.
Streamlining Care for Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1
The Neurofibromatosis Multidisciplinary Clinic allows patients with NF1 to see three or more specialists in one day, allowing for a seamless flow of appointments from morning until afternoon.

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