Exceptional Care, Groundbreaking Research

Here at the Washington University Neurofibromatosis (NF) Center, we facilitate collaborations between clinicians and scientists that aim to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery and its application to the care of people with NF

Dedicated History

The NF Center was first established in 2004 with the mission of furthering research to improve the lives of people with NF.

Expert Team

Our patients benefit from clinicians who are specialized in the care and treatment of people with NF and our extended care network.

World-Class Hospitals

Our affiliation with leading medical research and treatment institutions in the St. Louis area helps us further our mission.

Resources

We believe providing exceptional care to individuals affected by NF1 extends beyond the patient care provided in our clinical program.

Innovative Research

We are focused on accelerating the pace of scientific discovery and its application to the care of individuals with NF.

Specialized Care

We take a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, providing team-based clinical evaluations, laboratory services, and support.

Our Story

The Washington University NF Center was first established in 2004 by David H. Gutmann, MD, PhD, Donald O. Schnuck Family Professor in Neurology, with the mission of furthering research to improve the lives of people with NF.

Joining a distinguished list of outstanding centers and institutes that support the academic mission at Washington University, our center has enjoyed many successes throughout our long history.