Call for Applications: National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation Edward H. Schuchman Research Fellowship

Call for Applications: National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation Edward H. Schuchman Research Fellowship The National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation (NNPDF) invites applications for research fellowships examining the biology of Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD; i.e., Types A and B Niemann-Pick Disease), a rare inherited lysosomal storage disease for which there are no effective therapies. Those eligible to apply for funding are: • Predoctoral students with a lab selected and an approved thesis • M.D., Ph.D and D.V.M postdoctoral researchers • Early career investigators  Preference will be given to research projects that will improve our understanding of the biology and pathogenesis of ASMD. Preference also will be given to research projects developing new therapies for ASMD and for identifying biomarkers to improvide diagnosis and/or to monitor diease progression and efficacy in clinical trials. The NNPDF Fellowships provide support of $50,000 per annum for two years ($30,000 per annum for three years for predoctoral fellowships) and are renewable based on performance.  Applicants must be currently associated with a recognized laboratory. This fellowship is named for Edward H. Schuchman, Ph.D. a pioneer in ASMD research, and supporter of those affected by Niemann-Pick Disease.  Applications are due May 1st, 2014, and should be submitted by email to the Research Committee Chair.  Applicants will be in...
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