Nov. 19, Washington State NF Families “NF Ask the Doc Medical Symposium”

August 30 2011

Posted in Events - Past

Join Washington State NF Families on November 19, 2011 for their NF Ask the Doc Medical Symposium.  Learn about the latest NF research and network with others in the NF community.  The price is complimentary and no RSVP is required, but you may want to come early to get a good seat - the room fills up fast!

WHEN:
Saturday, November 19, 2011
No charge for lunch or the event - Donations will not be turned away.

WHERE:
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Hospital Cafeteria on the 5th Floor
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, Washington

PROGRAM:

9:00-9:20 a.m. - Eye findings in NF1 and NF2
Avery Weiss, M.D.
Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Seattle Children’s Hospital
Professor, University of Washington

10:20-10:40 a.m. - Break
Coffee and Refreshments will be provided
10:40-11:10 a.m. - SPRED1/Legius Syndrome
(Tentatively Virginia Sybert, M.D.
Medical Geneticist and Dermatologist Professor, University of Washington Group Health Cooperative, Seattle, WA)

11:10-12:00 p.m. - Panel Discussion Q & A
An opportunity for families and providers to ask questions about issues that affect adults and children with NF. The panel is composed of family members and providers.

12:00-1:00 p.m. - Light Lunch
Get to know other members of the NF Community!

For more information please visit the WSNF website.