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SUMMARY:[ MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION - Imaging Biomarkers to Track Disease 
 Progression and Therapeutic Efficacy | Research funding ]
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190419
DTSTAMP:20260405T204758Z
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CATEGORIES:Call for proposal
DESCRIPTION:Aim: The Michael J. Fox Foundation will award one- to three-ye
 ar grants to develop imaging markers for use in disease-modifying clinical
  trials. Imaging is a powerful tool that can be used to visualize the stru
 cture and function of the brain in living subjects. While a variety of ima
 ging techniques are available\, including positron emission tomography (PE
 T)\, single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and magnetic reson
 ance imaging (MRI)\, none have been demonstrated to be a sensitive\, speci
 fic and reliable biomarker test for the presence and progression of PD.\n
  \nApplications must focus on developing robust and precise imaging marke
 rs.\n \n\n	Priority targets for this program are alpha-synuclein and neur
 oinflammation\, but applications may focus on other promising therapeutic 
 targets.\n	Imaging modalities can include PET\, SPECT and MRI.\n	Projects 
 should aim to develop novel imaging biomarkers as opposed to prospectively
  collecting data using existing technologies. Prospective data collection 
 is appropriate only if a novel imaging technique or tracer is being tested
 . Novel data analysis techniques may be proposed but should utilize existi
 ng data sets.\n	Examples of projects that are appropriate for this program
  include development of novel PET or SPECT tracers\, early validation of n
 ew tracers\, and development and validation of novel MRI techniques.\n\n 
 \nFunding:        Maximum USD $750’000\n             
           \nDuration:      1-3 years\n           
             \nEligibility: Researchers at all academic levels 
 at or above Assistant Professor are eligible to apply.\n \nHow to Apply: 
 The pre-proposal is the first step in the application. Pre-proposals must 
 be completed in the online application portal.  Successful applicants wil
 l be given further instructions for submitting a full proposal.\n \nDeadl
 ine (Pre-proposal): 19 April 2019 (5:00 pm EST)\nDeadline (Full Applicatio
 n\, by invitation): 19 July 2019 (5:00 pm EST)\n \nFurther information\n\
 n\n	See the official webpage for more details\, or download the RFA\n	Fin
 d the application portal here\n	Participate in the MJFF funding opportunit
 ies webinar on 01 April to learn more\n	For any other questions\, contact 
 the Research Office: research@epfl.ch\n
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