SC CTSI Announces Awards to Researchers at USC and CHLA

Congratulations to the awardees selected from among 120 proposals.

March 10, 2014

The awards focus on five key areas of translational science: Translational Research, Career Development, Academic-Community Partnerships, Technological Development, and Multidisciplinary Team Development.

Among the funded SC CTSI Pilot Award proposals for the 2014 spring cycle are:

  • The Role of Fibroblast Growth Factor 10 (FGF10) in Necrotizing Enterocolitis - Proposed by: Denise Al Alam, Ph.D.
  • A Novel Genetics Platform for the Dissection of Complex Traits - Proposed by: Hooman Allayee, Ph.D.
  • Investigation of the Neural Mechanisms of Sensorimotor Integration in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Proposed by: Stefanie Bodison, DOT
  • Optimizing Therapy for RUNX1-defective Breast Cancer - Proposed by: Nyam-Osor Chimge, Ph.D.

See all awardees

The fall 2014 application cycle will open in September. See all RFAs

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