Center
for Molecular Studies
in Digestive and Liver Disease
Pilot and Feasibility Grant Program
2002 Competition Call for Proposals
Penn's
Center for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Disease seeks
applications to its Pilot and Feasibility Grant Program. Proposals
should be related to the focus of the Center, which encompasses
molecular studies on the biology or disease of the alimentary
tract, pancreas, and liver. Relevant investigations include those
in developmental biology, nutrition, regulation of gene expression,
growth, differentiation and carcinogenesis, the biology of stem
cells, molecular genetics, gene therapy, and immunology, including
growth factors and cytokines. Grants range from $10,000 to $15,000
for a 12-month period, and are eligible for one competitive renewal.
Penn, CHOP, Wistar, and Fox Chase faculty members with U.S. citizenship
or permanent visas who meet the requirements below are invited
to apply.
1.
New investigators who have never held extramural support (R29,
RO1, PO1).
2.
Investigators who wish to apply their expertise in other areas
of biomedical research to a problem in digestive and liver disease.
3.
Investigators in digestive and liver disease who wish to study
an area that represents a significant departure from currently
funded work.
Completed
proposals are due Monday, March 6, 2002.
For
applications and additional information, please go to the Center's
web site at www.uphs.upenn.edu/moleculr/
or e-mail: kaislisa@mail.med.upenn.edu.
--Lisa
Kaiser, Center for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Disease