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Science and Research Related to CMN
One of the most important aspects of Nevus Outreach, Inc. is our ongoing effort to direct resources toward scientific research of large congenital melanocytic nevi. Our goal is to find a cure, and to do that we need to understand more about large nevi and what causes them.
Keeping You Informed...
Progress is made every day in the scientific research community that will eventually lead to a cure for large nevi. In addition to the work that we sponsor, scientists and doctors around the world are working on projects that, while possibly not directly related to nevi, have an important impact on understanding nevi.
Because we know it is important to people with large nevi to be kept up-to-date about research and medical advancements, we have created this page to display the latest news in nevi-related science. If you know of a current news article related to scientific research that affects people with nevi, please email us at: . We appreciate your input!
Total Body Photography (TBP)
TBP is a medically prescribed procedure which dermatologists use to help them keep track of the appearance of facets of the skin. In the case of large nevi, which are supposed to be "watched for changes," TBP provides a documented image of the nevus that can be used to make comparisons and observe changes over time....(more)
Blood Drive
The 2010 Nevus Outreach International Conference provided a unique opportunity to gather blood samples from 62 persons with CMN and 61 of their relatives, creating a depository that can be used to further scientific research on large nevi....(more)
Finding Answers About Large Congenital Melanocytic Nevi
In hospitals around the world, physicians and researchers are pondering how some cells in a developing embryo grow into a large congenital melanocytic nevus (CMN). Most especially, they wonder what they can do about it, when a child is born with one....(more)
The advancement of science comes from all the increments, both modest and major. Thank you for personally ensuring they happen at all scales.
Heather E.