Request for Applications for Basic, Clinical, and Translational Research on Stem Cells for Lupus

Request for Applications for Basic, Clinical, and Translational Research on Stem Cells for Lupus Award Amount: $120,000 Letter of Intent Deadline: February 22, 2013 at 5 p.m. ET In recent years, research on stem cells for lupus has been of increased interest. In particular, in the past decade, autologous, hematopoietic, and mesenchymal stem cell transplantation have been reported as a promising therapy to achieve treatment-free, long-term remission in people with lupus. However, this research is still in its infancy and further work is needed to clarify issues relevant to relapse, treatment-related toxicity, and the development of secondary autoimmune disorders in recipients of stem cells as a treatment for lupus. Thus, new stem cell-mediated therapeutic approaches are urgently needed for people with lupus, especially those with enhanced efficacy and less toxicity than current treatment standards. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES This award provides start-up funds for new or existing studies whose outcomes will facilitate the development of large-scale studies that will help researchers elucidate the following issues: -- The advancement of research on stem cells (adult or induced) or stem cell transplantation (autologous or allogenic) for lupus in humans or animals. -- Further understanding of the role of stem cell (adult or induced) transplantation (autologous or allogenic) on the pathophysiology or treatment of lupus in humans or animals. ELIGIBILITY...
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