Call to Medical Researchers

In February, 2008, KS&A convened a Scientific Advisory Conference in Dallas. The researchers in attendance developed a list of nine recommendations for KS&A. One of these suggestions was to provide direct funding support for research.

We are proud to announce that KS&A is inviting research proposals for up to three research initiatives - one for each of the conditions that we principally serve: XXY, Trisomy X and XYY.

These are small “pilot studies,” but we are confident they will have a big impact.

Ilene Fennoy, MD, MPH, said, “This will be the first time that KS&A has actively solicited research proposals and selected among them through an RFP process.” Dr. Fennoy, who is on the board of directors of KS&A and chairs KS&A’s Research Committee, added, “More research is vital to understanding X and Y chromosome variations and to building interest in these conditions among the larger medical community.”

If you or your colleagues are interested in submitting a proposal, the RFP announcement is available in PDF format at this link.
http://www.genetic.org/images/uploads/Seed_Grant_RFP_-_KSA_2009.pdf

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