The John Merck Fund - Programs: Developmental Disabilities: Translational Research Program - 0 views
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MiamiOH OARS on 12 Feb 15The John Merck Fund has had a longstanding interest in people with intellectual and developmental disorders since its inception in 1970. In 2012, JMF launched the Developmental Disabilities Translational Research Program, which supports researchers in developing treatments and improving outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome (and FX associated disorders). The awards are made to the most highly innovative translational research projects that have the greatest potential of investigating rational and effective treatments and interventions for the particular condition being addressed. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaborative grant applications focused primarily on FXS and DS, but the program supports studies focused on other developmental disabilities under special circumstances. The Fund is particularly interested in translational research that is designed to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Investigators from a range of disciplines are encouraged to apply.