OpportunityTitle: Epidemiologic Study of Interstitial Cystitis
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Hispanic-serving InstitutionsHistorically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving InstitutionsNonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)Eligible Agencies of the Federal GovernmentU.S. Territory or Possession Faith-based or Community-based OrganizationsRegional OrganizationsBona Fide AgentsFederally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)
Description: This FOA solicits applications for conducting an epidemiological research study to obtainestimates of the prevalence and incidence of Interstitial Cystitis (IC) in adult populations, and to definethe demographic and clinical characteristics of IC and its impact on the health from a populationperspective. The FOA also includes development and recommending a model for national surveillanceof IC. The results from this study will provide a better understanding of the epidemiology of thedisease and be used to improve approaches for gathering information on those affected by IC in orderto better target interventions for groups at high risk for IC and to inform best clinical practices.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: pgotim@cdc.gov
GrantorContactText: CDC Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) &lt;br/&gt;Procurement and Grants Office &lt;br/&gt;Telephone 770-488-2700 &lt;br/&gt;Email: PGOTIM@cdc.gov &lt;br/&gt;Hours: Monday - Friday, 7am &#150; 4:30pm U.S. Eastern Standard Time