Histiocytosis Association 2013 Request for Research Proposals

Proposals for scientific research are being accepted for studies into the causes, mechanisms, and improved means of treatment for histiocytic disorders. Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of science, feasibility, and relevance. All proposals should address one or more of the histiocytic disorders; below are areas of particular interest; however, all relevant areas of interest will be considered:

Mechanisms of disease pathogenesisBiology (maturation, migration and immune function) of dendritic cells, macrophages and/or lymphocytes in disease pathogenesisDerangements of cytokine production or functionCNS pathologyNeuropsychiatric consequencesStudies of rare forms -- Juvenile xanthogranuloma, Erdheim-Chester disease, Rosai-Dorfman diseaseStudies of histiocytic disorders in adultsDiscovery of new disease markersStartup support for pilot studies/clinical trials

Funding: up to $50,000 for one year.

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