Bert Peluso Research Fund Award

Bert Peluso Research Fund Award

Overview: A research funding program established in loving memory of Bert Peluso to support neurofibromatosis (NF) research. The fund was created by NF Northeast and the Peluso family following Bert's passing in October 2023.

Background: Bert and Karen Peluso founded what is now NF Northeast nearly four decades ago with a mission to find therapies and cures for neurofibromatosis and allied disorders, and to provide patient education, resources, and advocacy. In 1990, NF Northeast awarded its first research grant of $200,000 to Dr. James Gusella at Harvard Medical School. Since then, NF Northeast has invested several million dollars in NF research. Bert was dedicated to helping NF patients and passionate about research, and he and Karen raised seed funding to establish the Harvard Medical School Center for NF and Allied Disorders in 2002.

Geographic Scope: Not specified, but organization serves Massachusetts and Northeast region

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