Award
NIH Reporter #5U54NS115052-07
Career Enhancement Core of the Global Leukodystrophy Initiatives Clinical Trials Network (GLIA-CTN)
Recipient
CHILDREN'S HOSP OF PHILADELPHIA
Award Amount
$222,789.00
Ceiling
$222,789.00
Awarded
September 03, 2026
Identifier
5U54NS115052-07
This award supports a career enhancement core focused on training and mentoring investigators in leukodystrophy and rare disease research, including fellowships and faculty development to increase engagement with underserved communities.
Description
The Career Enhancement core aims to recruit, support, and retain investigators and clinicians in rare diseases such as leukodystrophies. It proposes mentorship and training in rare disease research to foster long-term commitment. The program includes pre-graduate preparation, support for translational research scientists through fellowships and awards, and faculty development focusing on underserved communities. The goal is to create a pipeline of clinical scientists from undergraduate to postgraduate levels to address diagnosis and therapy needs.