Join Us for a Special Learning Experience
The Gilbert Family Neurofibromatosis Institute at Children’s National hosts an annual NF Family Day. Each year, families affected by neurofibromatosis are invited to a day of educational presentations and discussions hosted by NF clinicians and researchers at Children’s National, in partnership with the Children's Tumor Foundation (CTF).
Neurofibromatosis Family Day 2026
Experts will discuss relevant topics including:
- NF Neuropsychology Research Update
- Plexiform neurofibromas: State of the science
- Headaches in NF1
- Pain and NF1
- Genetic testing in NF1
Our keynote speaker, Pamela Wolters, PhD, Senior Associate Scientist at the National Cancer Institute, will share the latest research on assessing pain in individuals with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).
When
Sat., Oct. 10, 2026 - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where
2nd Floor Auditorium
Main Hospital
- Specialty Care
- Emergency Care
Register Family Neurofibromatosis Day
Join us for Family Neurofibromatosis Day—a day of connection, support and celebration for all those affected by NF.