Awards are designed to augment the infrastructure of the NF research community and address the causes of morbidity and mortality in NF patients.
Consumer advocates participate on all decision-making advisory panels.
Award negotiations are under way and will be completed by September 30, 2001. A unique feature of the NFRP is its support of two natural history studies investigating both NF type 1 and NF type 2. FY96-99 appropriations resulted in 45 awards. It is anticipated that 20 proposals will be funded with the FY00 appropriation. The FY01 Program Announcement was released March 27, 2001.