2009 Call for Research Proposals
The ELA Research Foundation invites the international scientific community to submit research applications in the field of genetic leukodystrophies and myelin repair.
Through innovative research projects, the ELA Research Foundation wants to promote the development of promising therapies for leukodystrophies. The Scientific Board of the ELA Foundation will favour collaborative and interdisciplinary projects. Pilot studies are also encouraged.
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• Well characterized leukodystrophies*:
Preclinical and clinical studies testing gene, cell, enzyme or pharmacological therapies - Development of animal models close to human phenotype. |
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• Leukodystrophies of unknown cause:
Identification of gene mutation - Assembling cohorts using clinical databases and biobanks |
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• Leukodystrophies needing further characterization** :
High-throughput screening for identification of biomarkers - Study of natural history using clinical databases and biobanks - Development of animal models - Therapeutic approaches. |
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•Myelin repair:
Therapies promoting remyelination in preclinical animal models of leukodystrophy. |
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Application submission deadline: June 7, 2009 |
* Adrenoleukodystrophy / Adrenomyeloneuropathy / Metachomatic leukodystrophy / Krabb disease / Canavan disease
** Well characterized and leukodystrophies of unknown cause excluded
° Studies on pathogenesis mechanisms in leukodystrophies will be considered only if they have a clear objective towards the development of therapeutic strategies (identifying novel and druggable targets, development & characterization of experimental models allowing drug screening), and/or are of exceptional and innovative quality, and are fundable for a maximum of 2 years.
| • Individual projects |
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(doc - 780ko) |
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| • Collaborative projects |
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(doc - 1,3Mo) |
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(doc - 780ko) |
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| • Fellowship |
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(doc - 948ko) |
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Application submission deadline: June 7, 2009.
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For more information,
contact the ELA research Foundation here
