«These strategies would focus on promoting myelination in the peripheral nervous system for neuropathic disease or inhibiting Schwann cell over-proliferation that occurs during formation of peripheral nerve sheath tumors like neurofibromas.» (sciencedaily.com)
In a study published April 26, they suggest this may be a way to treat neuropathies or prevent the development of peripheral nerve sheath tumors. (sciencedaily.com)
She currently leads an MRC funded study to improve the diagnosis of NF1 - associated malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumours using positron emission tomography computerised tomography. (kcl.ac.uk)