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CTF Visits Washington, DC to Meet with Policymakers

By September 11, 2015February 28th, 2024Advocacy

On September 8 and 9, the Children’s Tumor Foundation visited key policymakers and appropriators in Washington, DC. One of our primary goals is to advocate for continued federal support for neurofibromatosis research.

 

 

 

Annette with Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)’s Legislative Assistant (Megan Thompson) and Legislative Aide (Elisabeth Fox). Senator Feinstein represents CTF’s office in California, and is a member of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee.

Annette with Senator Ed Markey (D-MA)’s Counsel (Andrew Cohen). Senator Markey represents CTF’s office in Massachusetts.

Annette with Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Legislative Aide (Ashley Coulombe). Senator Warren represents CTF’s office in Massachusetts.

 

We are also excited to share that we met with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to discuss how CTF is improving the treatment of neurofibromatosis through precision medicine.

 

Annette in front of the White House Eisenhower Executive Office Building. This photo was taken after our meeting with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s Precision Medicine Initiative team.

Annette in front of the White House.

 

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