Rare Disease
Neurofibromatosis Type 1Â Â
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a complex genetic disorder with no cure, marked by benign tumors on nerves that can cause pain, nerve damage, and other serious complications, including increased cancer risk and shortened life expectancy. It may also lead to cognitive issues, bone abnormalities, and heart problems.
Our Work
Bridging NF1 Research Gaps
To accelerate progress, SPARC brought together experts from research, medicine, patient advocacy, and industry fields to assess the current state of NF1 science and highlight critical research gaps and philanthropic opportunities to improve outcomes.
To identify high-impact funding opportunities in NF1, SPARC conducted a 2016 assessment of the research and funding landscape and published a report on our findings.
