NF Symposium: University of Iowa

Name: NF Symposium: University of Iowa
Start: 2025-10-04T09:00:00-05:00
Location: 17 N Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States

Schedule

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

17 N Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States | Iowa City, IA

*** LIVE AND VIRTUAL FORMAT AVAILABLE ***
OBJECTIVE
To educate and update attendees about neurofibromatosis and offer practical advice on issues facing patients and families.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Alina Dumitrescu, MD FACS – Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Inherited Eye Disease, Iowa Healthcare
Andrew Groves, MD – Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Iowa Healthcare
Megan Hsu, MD – Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Oncology, Iowa Healthcare
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:00am – 9:30am Check-In
9:30am – 12:15pm Presentations
12:15pm - 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Scavenger Hunt in Mammal & Bird Hall
Topics to include:
Orthopedic Management of Nerve Sheath Tumors
MEK Inhibitor Treatment in NF1
Eye Care in NF1 and Schwannomatosis
REGISTRATION
The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Parking and lunch provided for all participants.
• To register please send an email to: [email protected].
• Include names of all attendees and email address for confirmation and parking information.
• Registration must be received by 9/22/2025.
• Questions? Contact the Division of Medical Genetics & Genomics at 319-356-2675
• If you choose to attend virtually, a Zoom meeting invite with link will be provided when your registration is received.
• No childcare is available at this event; however, older children are welcome to attend.