The fopundation also funds and manages a number of international collaborative efforts for NF scientists, NF clinics, NF databases, and NF mutation searches. The Foundation also has an extensive mailorder bookstore through which most texts on NF are available. Chapters are also available in many areas of the U.S.A. Click on the highlighted name to go to the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation WWW Homepage. The organization also serves professionals and will respond to mail, telephone, and in-person inquiries. A 24-hour message line is available, and service is extended through the weekend with the help of volunteer staff.
Some publications are available in Spanish.
The organization also promotes and supports research in Neurofibromatosis and related conditions. To the MGH Neurosurgery Attending Staff or the MGH Physician Referral Service homepages. Click on the Bulfinch building to return to the MGH Neurosurgical Service hompage. It should not be used for treatment purposes, but rather for discussion with the patient's own physician.