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
Vasculitis Foundation Research Program
The purpose of the Vasculitis Foundation Research Program is to provide one- or two-year seed grants to support pilot studies in researching: Etiology/Pathogenesis (could include a broad range of studies of immunity, inflammation, or vascular biology. Relevance to human vasculitis will be taken into account by the reviewers). Epidemiology, including genetics Diagnosis, including identification of disease subtypes Treatment/Management, including therapeutics to treat vasculitis or prevent complications, biomarkers, and psychosocial outcomes The goals of the Research Program are to improve the qualit...
Source: ScanGrants feed - June 26, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Vasculitis Foundation Source Type: funding
Vasculitis Foundation Research Program Awards
The purpose of the Vasculitis Foundation Research Program is to provide one- or two-year seed grants to support pilot studies in researching the: • etiology • epidemiology • diagnosis • treatment, including approaches that would prevent complications, and development of coping skills for living with this disease The goals of the Research Program are to improve the quality of life for patients with vasculitis and ultimately find the cause/s and cure for vasculitis. The Research Program is funded by donations and special fundraising events. Maximum awards will be $50,000 f...
Source: ScanGrants feed - June 3, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Vasculitis Foundation Source Type: funding
