Vasculitis Foundation Request for Proposals for Research on Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, formerly Churg Strauss Syndrome)
The Vasculitis Foundation, the leading international supporter of research on vasculitis, is pleased to announce a special funding opportunity to fund research on Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA, formerly Churg Strauss Syndrome). EGPA is a rare systemic vasculitis predominantly affecting small-sized vessels. Main clinical characteristics of EGPA include late-onset allergic rhinitis and asthma, increased blood eosinophil count and vasculitis manifestations, some of which can be life-threatening. Mechanisms of the disease are complex and not completely elucidated, but treatment is wel...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 26, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Vasculitis Foundation Source Type: funding
