Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Foundation Research Grant Program

Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Foundation Research Grant Program Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome (SDS) is a multi-system autosomal-recessive disorder characterized by exocrine pancreatic dysfunction, and varying degrees of marrow dysfunction with cytopenias. Many associated clinical problems have also been described, including skeletal anomalies, metaphyseal dysostosis, rib abnormalities, cleft palate, dental abnormalities and others. Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Foundation (SDSF) is a nonprofit support organization actively helping the victims of this disease. SDSF is accepting grant requests for research relevant to this disease. Any high quality, innovative research proposal deemed relevant to SDS will be considered. The following are areas of particular interest: Investigate or evaluate potential novel therapies or potential novel therapeutic strategies- preferred applications Evaluate predictors of bone marrow abnormalities to determine their correlation with the disease Determine the causes of and investiagte treatments for bone marrow failure and leukemia Evaluate protocols and regimens for bone marrow transplants Evaluate causes and investigate treatments for graft vs host disease and other infections of post bone marrow transplants Investigations related to adult patient presentation, management, and care including transition from pediatric-centered to adult care  Eligibility Persons applying for these grants must be in a faculty posi...
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