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CDC Solicits ALS Risk Factor Research Proposals

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its ERA division, is seeking research proposals to investigate risk factors for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ERA division - Products/Services Requested: - Research studies on ALS risk factors, including: - Military service - Contact sports - Traumatic brain injury - Neuroinflammation - Infectious agents and exposures - Four funding options: - (A) Research with strong existing evidence - (B) New and exploratory research - (C) Studies focused on ALS risk in specific populations (e.g., military veterans) - (D) Analysis of biological samples from the Guamanian ALS cluster - Notable Requirements: - Open to government, educational, nonprofit, and tribal organizations - No cost sharing or matching required - Up to three awards available - Total funding of $4,500,000; minimum award $500,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a research grant opportunity

Description

CDC/ATSDR is inviting research proposals to study risk factors for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The research includes studies on military service, contact sports, traumatic brain injury, neuroinflammation, and infectious agents and exposures. Funding is available for four options: supporting research with strong existing evidence, new exploratory research, understanding ALS risk in affected populations, and analyzing biological samples from the Guamanian ALS cluster. The award is a cooperative agreement with a total funding amount of $4,500,000 and expected to fund 3 awards with a minimum of $500,000 each.

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