NORD Awards Seed Grants to Support Research on Four Rare Diseases
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has awarded $145,000 in seed grants to four researchers studying critically underserved rare diseases. The funding supports innovative research into appendix cancer/pseudomyxoma peritonei (ACPMP), epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV), Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS), and partial trisomy 6q. These grants are funded by patient advocacy groups, including the ACPMP Research Foundation and Dylan's Rare Chromosome Dream Team. The recipients include Dr. Antonio Sommariva for research on TROP2 expression in pseudomyxoma peritonei; Dr. Sanjay Ahuja for studies into EV and PJS; and Dr. Giovanna Piovani for work on partial trisomy 6q. The funded projects aim to identify new therapeutic targets, improve understanding of disease mechanisms, and ultimately enhance patient care. NORD's Vice President of Research and Clinical Programs highlighted the importance of these grants in addressing urgent unmet needs within rare disease communities.
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