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PMP RESEARCH GRANT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED!
November 25, 2009:
PMP Research Foundation is thrilled to announce the recipients of our first three $50,000, two-year research grants ($150,000 in research funded!):
Grant #1: "Identification of molecular targets in pseudomyxoma peritonei via clonal analyses of metastases"
In Honor of Dutch Culbertson is awarded to:
Herbert J. Zeh, III, MD
Co-Director, UPCI GI Oncology Program
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Surgical Oncology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
http://www.facebook.com/l/f0d21;findadoc.upmc.com/PhysicianBioQuery.aspx?EPCDID=8572
Grant #2: "Establishing Methods for Evaluating Anti-tumor Therapies for Treatment of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Using Gene Profiles and Immortalized Cells"
In Honor of Jerry Lewandowski is awarded to:
Andrew Renehan, MD, PhD
Senior Lecturer in Cancer Studies and Surgery
Department of Surgery and Peritoneal Tumor Service
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
University of Manchester
Manchester, UK
http://www.facebook.com/l/f0d21;www.medicine.manchester.ac.uk/staff/112174
Grant #3: "Development of Animal Models for the Study of Pseudomyxoma and Evaluation of the Role of Anti-Angiogenesis in the Control of this Tumor"
In Honor of Mel R. Kurtz is awarded to:
Marc Pocard, MD, PhD
Professor of Surgery
Director of Research
National Institute of Health and Medical Research
Hopital Lariboisiere
Director, Angiogenesis and Translational Research Unit
Paris, France
We would like to thank the National Organization for Rare Disorders for facilitating the grant selection process on the Foundation's behalf. The recipients were selected by NORD's independent Medical Advisory Committee. Learn more about NORD at http://www.facebook.com/l/f0d21;www.rarediseases.org.
We would also like to thank the many researchers who applied for the grants. We were informed by NORD that the competition for the grants was very strong, and the final scores reflected the excellence of the research proposals that were submitted. We are grateful to know that there are so many in the research world dedicated to finding a cure for all who suffer from this disease.
Finally, thanks to all who have donated to our cause--YOU made it happen!
We are more determined than ever to continue the fight. Stay tuned to find out about our next research grant opportunities!
Sincerely,
The PMP Research Foundation
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