Request for Applications: Integrative Approaches to Dystonia
The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) is seeking applications for collaborative studies applying integrative approaches to dystonia that will address the most significant and immediate needs in this field with special emphasis on cross-disciplinary research Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by muscle contractions causing abnormal movements and postures. Despite substantial progress made in understanding various aspects of dystonia, there has been limited success in developing unifying and integrative approaches to study dystonia. To accelerate development of such cross-disciplinary and transf...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 9, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Source Type: funding
Call for Applications: Dystonia Medical Research Foundation 2015 Clinical Fellowship Training Program
Dystonia is a multifaceted neurological disorder. Despite advances in clinical management and research, the diagnosis of dystonia continues to be, far too often, delayed or missed. Although treatment options have expanded with the recent approval of botulinum toxins and the success of deep brain stimulation, patients with dystonia continue to report difficulties in locating physicians who know how to evaluate their individual needs and to develop an appropriate treatment plan. In addition, there is a great need for better understanding of the disorder in its various clinical manifestations and for the developmen...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 9, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Source Type: funding
Call for Applications: Research Seed Money for One Grant for Primary Orthostatic Tremor
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Announces Research Seed Money for one Grant ($30,000) for Primary Orthostatic Tremor Submission Deadline: July 10, 2014 NORD is accepting applications for a one-year grant for scientific and/or clinical research study related to the diagnosis and/or treatment of primary orthostatic tremor (POT). Primary orthostatic tremor is a rare neurological movement disorder, with symptoms usually beginning in the sixth decade. POT is characterized by a rapid, high frequency tremor (involuntary, rhythmic contractions of various muscles) in the legs that occur when...
Source: ScanGrants feed - June 24, 2014 Category: Research Authors: National Organization for Rare Disorders Source Type: funding
