OpportunityTitle: DoD Neurofibromatosis Investigator-Initiated Focused Research Award
Description: The NFRP Investigator-Initiated Focused Research Award mechanism was first offered in FY10 with 16 Investigator-Initiated Focused Research Award applications received, and 3 recommended for funding. The NFRP Investigator-Initiated Focused Research Award supports basic and clinically oriented research that will: &#239;&#191;&#189; Provide insight into the development of NF and Schwannomatosis, &#239;&#191;&#189; Result in substantial improvements over today&#239;&#191;&#189;s approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of NF and/or Schwannomatosis, and &#239;&#191;&#189; Have an impact on the quality of life of persons with those diseases. Research Focus Areas: Applications for this mechanism must address one or more of the following areas as they relate to NF and/or Schwannomatosis: &#239;&#191;&#189; Pain &#239;&#191;&#189; Wound repair &#239;&#191;&#189; Nerve regeneration &#239;&#191;&#189; Stress and inflammation &#239;&#191;&#189; Cognitive dysfunction Applications must include preliminary data that is relevant to NF and/or Schwannomatosis and the proposed project. Optional Qualified Collaborator: The FY11 NFRP strongly supports collaborative research between basic scientists and clinical researchers, and between academic scientists and biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry scientists. Collaborations that bring new perspectives from other disciplines, or bring new investigators into the NF field are also strongly encouraged.
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