The Medical University of Gdańsk, together with IRA3P, has joined the international COST Action INTERACT-NF (CA25150) – a European research network dedicated to neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and schwannomatosis (SWN).
Neurofibromatosis type 1 and schwannomatosis are rare genetic disorders characterised by the development of tumours of the nervous system. These conditions may lead to numerous neurological complications, chronic pain and a significant reduction in patients’ quality of life. Owing to their complex and multisystem nature, they require an interdisciplinary clinical approach and intensive scientific cooperation at the international level.
COST Action INTERACT-NF (Interdisciplinary Approach for Clinical, Translational and Basic Challenges in Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis), aims to integrate researchers, clinicians and patient organisations from across Europe. The network focuses on coordinating basic, translational and clinical research, harmonising data and biological materials, and increasing the availability and quality of research on NF1 and SWN. An important element of the initiative is also the support of early-career researchers and the development of international collaboration.
The project was developed by Eduard Serra, Ph.D. from the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) in Spain, in cooperation with Laura Fertitta from INSERM in France and Magdalena Koczkowska, Ph.D. from the International Research Agenda at the MUG.
