Request for Applications for Basic, Clinical, and Translational Neuropsychiatric Lupus Research

Request for Applications for Basic, Clinical, and Translational Neuropsychiatric Lupus Research Letter of Intent Deadline: February 22, 2013 at 5 p.m. ET Award Amount: $120,000 Neuropsychiatric lupus (NPSLE) refers to manifestations of lupus within the central or peripheral nervous system that contribute to increased morbidity and reduced quality of life. Definitions and diagnostic criteria relevant to NPSLE have been utilized heterogeneously. This makes the reproducibility of findings and direct comparisons of studies from different groups difficult. In 1999, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) provided revised nomenclature and case definitions for 19 NPSLE syndromes to help facilitate the adoption of standard language and diagnostic criteria in the study of NPSLE. ACR’s report indicates that, according to data published by different groups of investigators, the following NPSLE manifestations are most commonly found: cognitive dysfunction, headache, mood and anxiety disorders, cerebrovascular disease, seizure or seizure disorders, and neuropathy. This RFA seeks applications whose basic, clinical, or translational research outcomes will significantly enhance current understanding of common manifestations of NPSLE in adult and pediatric popluations, including cognitive dysfunction, headache, mood and anxiety disorders, cerebrovascular disease, seizure or seizure disorders, and neuropathy, as defined by the 1999 American College of Rheumatology ...
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