Pilot Study: Specialized Center of Research in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

The University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded SCOR in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy will fund up to five pilot projects on biomedical, epidemiological or behavioral research in basic science or clinical areas at a level from $20,000 to $60,000/year. These one-year grants support pilot research projects on all aspects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The purpose is to assist faculty in obtaining preliminary data to serve as the basis of a grant application to the NIH or other public or private agencies concerned with this important medical modality (see the Penn Institute for Environmental Medicine web site: www.uphs.upenn.edu/ifem/). A committee will review the proposals and funding depends not only on scientific merit, but also on the likelihood that the pilots will lead to independent investigator initiated proposals.

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Applications should utilize the NIH  PHS 398 form with a limit of 6 pages (exclusive of literature cited). Prior to submission, and as early as possible, the research protocol should be submitted to Dr. Phyllis Gimotty (215) 573-5153 or pgimotty@cceb.upenn.edu) for statistical review.  Approved University applications for human subjects or animals, if applicable, should be completed and attached. The application submission deadline is February 1, 2004 and questions may be directed to Wendy Kelly at (215) 898-9102, or e-mail wherrman@mail.med.upenn.edu.