Walker Lab at MGH @WalkerLabMGH
Research lab based in the Center for Genomic Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital working to #EndNF. walkerlab.mgh.harvard.edu Boston, MA Joined October 2021-
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From advancing treatments for cancer and cardiovascular issues to improving understanding of learning disabilities, NF studies make a difference far beyond the NF community. Donate today to #EndNF! secure.qgiv.com/for/curenfwith… #CureNFWithJack #WalkerLab #FundACure
We’re grateful for the support!
⛳️ Thank you to our amazing sponsors for making the 12th Annual CNFWJ Atlanta Golf Classic a huge success! 🎉 🏌️♂️ We’re grateful to have you by our side in making a difference! #CNFWJGolfClassic #ThankYouSponsors #GolfForACause
NTAP is #HIRING! Apply today to join the #NF team in this unique position, which involves seeing patients in the clinic and conducting research trials. Being a part of @HopkinsMedicine has benefits. Search for REQ 115943 or 115950 jobs.jhu.edu
Every penny that is raised through the 12th Annual Atlanta Golf Classic will support the MGH/Harvard Walker Lab dedicated solely to NF1 research. Donations will provide seed money to NF researchers and research-based NF entities for the most promising preclinical research.
Read more about this research in our ‘First person’ interview with Stephanie Bouley: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/13…
This year, CNFWJ is proud to continue funding a postdoctoral research fellow at the Walker Lab. In previous years, we helped sponsor clinical trials that led to the first FDA-approved NF drug for reducing certain NF tumors. Every penny you donate brings us closer to #EndNF
Glad to see this work published and to have had a part in it!
NTAP is #HIRING! If you are a recent grad or have Physician Asst. / Nurse Practitioner entry-level experience, apply to this position on our #NF team that sees patients in the clinic and trials. Physician Asst: bit.ly/3LIXfQZ Nurse Practitioner: bit.ly/4c3bZ7W
Looking forward to reconnecting with other NF researchers at the Global NF Conference this week in Brussels!
HBI Connectome Spotlight: @Joanna22c "I lead the Brain, Education, and Mind (BEAM) Lab, conducting research on the brain and behavior links underlying reading development, difficulty, and intervention." @BEAMstudies @MGHInstitute brain.harvard.edu/hbi_connectome…
We're partnering with @WalkerLabMGH. They're using a combination of genetic, molecular and biochemical approaches to improve our understanding of NF1 and identify therapeutic targets. #EndNF #CureNF #CureNFwithJack
Srirupa Bhattacharyya, PhD of @MassGeneralNews presents Preclinical Evaluation of the Third-generation, Bi-steric mTORC1-selective Inhibitor RMC-6272 in NF2-deficient Models. #makenfvisible #endnf #MedEd #MedTwitter #MedX #NFYIF
Jack sent an email out today to many of his friends and supporters. He knew he did not have everyone's email address so he asked to post an update here too. #ENDNF #GreatJacksby curenfwithjack.com/2023/10/12/you…
Get your clubs ready for a weekend of cocktails and golfing! The greens await, and it's almost time to tee off! #RegisterToday #GreatJacksbyWeekend #CureNFwithJack #EndNF #CureNF
Congratulations to our collaborator Dr Richa Saxena on her new position!
Celebrating a new academic year together and our four faculty members who were promoted @harvardmed this summer. Congratulations to our new Associate Professors, Justin Jordan and Michael Parsons, and Assistant Professors, Albert Kim and Vanessa Merker!
The deadline is TOMORROW! Have you submitted your abstract for #NFYIF23? Submit here: ce.ceconcepts.com/NFYIF23 @ChildrensTumor
The deadline is TOMORROW! Have you submitted your abstract for #NFYIF23? Submit here: ce.ceconcepts.com/NFYIF23 @ChildrensTumor
Laser-focused on safe treatment solutions and unmet medical needs for NF1 patients, today Healx announced they have been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA for an AI-discovered NF1 treatment - a significant milestone for Healx + the NF1 community! businessweekly.co.uk/news/biomedtec…

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