- The Scientific Advisory Board
An outstanding and dedicated Scientific Advisory Board is the cornerstone of the Foundation's research program. The Scientific Board advises the Foundation on all scientific matters and formulates the direction of research to be supported by the Foundation's Board of Trustees. Publications by LAM Foundation scientists and Board Members are listed by year.
Scientific Announcement
The LAM Foundation is offering postdoctoral fellowships for the study of the cellular and molecular basis of the abnormal smooth muscle proliferation that occurs in the disease, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM).
Research Funding History
A look at the research and the researchers who have been funded since the inception of The LAM Foundation.
Funding for Scientists
- The LAM Post Doctoral Fellowship Awards provide a maximum of $50,000 per year renewable for up to two additional years. More than 50% of the funds must be used for fellow salary support, and the maximum fellow salaries allowed are based on NIH guidelines for postdoctoral fellows. The balance of the funds may be used for fringe benefits, supplies, or animal costs. No overhead or indirect costs are provided. Funds not spent are to be returned to the Foundation at the end of each funding year.
- The LAM Established Investigator Awards provide a maximum of $50,000 per year renewable for up to two additional years. The structure and terms of this award are identical to the Fellowship Award except that with the LAM Established Award, faculty level investigators are eligible to receive funding for technician support and supplies.
- The LAM Pilot Project Awards of up to $25,000 are also available for the initiation of innovative research projects. Candidates must have at least two years of experience, an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree, and perform the work in a laboratory with established expertise in smooth muscle biology or the genetics of tuberous sclerosis. Examples of competitive proposals include those that focus on the genetic regulation of smooth muscle growth or the development of a smooth muscle cell line that is representative of the LAM lesion. Mechanistic, hypotheses driven approaches of all types are welcomed. Formalin-fixed LAM tissues, dispersed LAM lung cells, genetic probes and other reagents are available.
- Additional Information and the Grant Application Form for The LAM Foundation Research Awards.
- Application deadlines.
1. The spring application deadline is March 15th. Applicants will be notified by May 30th. Funding begins July 15th.
2. The fall deadline is September 15th. Applicants will be notified by December 30th. Funding begins January 15th of the following year.
- Please contact The LAM Foundation at the address below.
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