Jackson Gabriel Silver Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa CareerDevelopment AwardThis award is offered for the first time in 2009 and is funded by a generous gift from theGrossmann/Silver family. It is intended to assist an individual in the transition fromfellowship to established investigator. It provides career development support for ajunior investigator pursuing research that has significant potential to benefit the study andtreatment of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. The ultimate goal of theproposed research is to provide new efficacious treatment modalities, and ultimately acure for the patients suffering from recessive dystrophic EB.The proposed research must relate to and benefit the study of recessive dystrophicepidermolysis bullosa. Research areas may include, but are not limited to moleculardiagnostics; skin repair and tissue regeneration; molecular therapies, including gene-,cell- and protein-based approaches; stem cell research; tissue engineering; and othernovel approachesApplicant Eligibility Requirements:• M.D.; M.D., Ph.D.; Ph.D.; or D.O. degree• Appropriate initial training in biomedical research (i.e., two to three-yearfellowship or postdoctoral training)• Junior faculty member in a department or division of dermatology or anotherprogram at the sponsoring institution that is approved by the dermatologychair, through an Assistant Professor level, at the time of funding• Junior investigator in the early stages of his/her career• Demonstrates a strong commitment to skin research• Strong institutional commitment for the individual’s career development• NOT a recipient of an NIH career development award
To meet the application deadline, can my application be postmarked by October 15th?No. To be considered for a 2009 research award, your complete research application must besent so that it is RECEIVED at the Foundation office on or before Wednesday, October 15,2008. Your application should be sent to the following address:Medical and Scientific CommitteeDermatology Foundation1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 870Evanston, IL 60201-4808
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