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Page 1 of 2The University of Alabama at BirminghamUAB NewsThe National Neurofibromatosis FoundationNames Dr. Bruce Korf as New Chairman ofMedical Affairs CommitteeBy StaffPublished: 09/30/2003Source: https://www.uab.edu/newsarchive/42860-the-national-neurofibromatosis-foundation-names-dr-bruce-korf-as-new-chairman-of-medical-affairs-committeeNEW YORK, NY — Bruce R. Korf, M.D., Ph D., Chair of the University of Alabama atBirmingham's (UAB) newly created Department of Genetics and Wayne H. Finley and SaraCrews Finley Chair of Medical Genetics at UAB has been named as the new Chairman of theMedical Affairs Committee for the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation (NNFF).Dr. Bruce R. Korf, M.D., Ph D., is one of the leading clinical experts and clinical researchers inthe field of NF and has worked with the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation for over 15years. He has previously served as Chairman of the Foundation's Clinical Care Advisory Boardand as Chairman of the Foundation's Medical Policy Committee."Dr. Korf's distinguished career as both scientist and physician combined with his long record ofservice to NF, make him the ideal choice to lead the Foundation's medical and researchprograms," said Foundation President Peter Bellermann. "The Foundation has built itsreputation by facilitating collaboration amongst scientists and institutions that are normally incompetition for resources and ideas; Dr. Korf's outstanding credentials will lend great weight tothe Foundation's efforts to continue this tradition.""As we learn more about the biology of the neurofibromatoses, I look forward to working closelywith the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation in its efforts to facilitate the translation of thisnew knowledge to better methods of diagnosis and treatment," Dr. Korf said.Before joining UAB, Dr. Korf was medical director of the Harvard-Partners Center for Genetics,a program devoted to integrating genetics into medical practice for major Harvard-affiliatedhospitals in Boston. He was associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School anddirected Harvard's postdoctoral training in medical and laboratory genetics. He is boardcertified in pediatrics, neurology (child neurology), clinical genetics, cytogenetics and clinicalmolecular genetics.The National Neurofibromatosis Foundation Names Dr. Bruce Korf as New Chairman of Medical Affairs Committee UAB NewsPage 2 of 2The University of Alabama at BirminghamDr. Korf is president of the Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics. He hasrecently completed a term as vice-president for clinical genetics for the American College ofMedical Genetics and was a founding fellow of that organization. After receiving undergraduateand medical degrees from Cornell University and a PhD from Rockefeller University, Dr. Korfcompleted a residency in pediatrics, a fellowship in genetics at Children's Hospital, Boston, anda residency in neurology in the Longwood Area Neurology Training Program at HarvardMedical School.Dr. Korf is the author of four books and numerous scientific articles, includingNeurofibromatosis: A Handbook for Patients, Families, and Health Care Professionals (co-authored with NNFF Director of Medical Affairs Emeritus, Dr. Allan E. Rubenstein). He serveson the editorial board of Genetics in Medicine and has recently been appointed to the editorialboard of the American Journal of Human Genetics. He is also a coeditor of Current Protocols inHuman Genetics and is a coeditor of the fifth edition of Emery and Rimoin's Principles andPractice of Medical Genetics.Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow along nervesthroughout the body. NF affects 100,000 Americans: 1 in 4000 for NF Type 1, 1 in 40,000 forNF Type 2. NF is more prevalent than Cystic Fibrosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, TaySachs, and Huntington's Disease combined. Nearly half of those with NF suffer from learningdisabilities. The National Neurofibromatosis Foundation, a non-profit organization, is theleading resource on NF. NNFF provides direct services to children and adults with NF, as wellas information and resources to the public and medical professionals via a toll-free number,(800) 323-7938.

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