Continuation and Expansion of the National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank for Translational Research (U24)
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
Assistance Listings: 93.262 -- Occupational Safety and Health Program
Last Updated: January 25, 2021
Description
The National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank for Translational Research (NMVB) was established in fiscal year 2006 to serve as an exceptional resource for mesothelioma research. RFA-OH-21-007 will continue the NMVB to advance biomedical research for malignant mesothelioma to gain a better understanding of the disease and its progression, and the potential development of new treatments, therapeutics, and diagnostics for mesothelioma. Continued support to the NMVB will allow expansion of collection of biospecimens, related data, and other information. NIOSH intends to continue the NMVB at the University...
of Pittsburgh to accomplish the following important program priorities: maintain uninterrupted assistance to mesothelioma researchers; avoid critical support gaps for current or pending mesothelioma research efforts; demonstrate a sustained public health commitment to advancing the treatment of mesothelioma; and affirm a sustained commitment to workers and other people impacted by this disease.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
This is a single-eligibility award. Only the University of Pittsburgh, the institution with the existing National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank for Translational Research, is eligible to apply.
Grantor contact information
Description
BRIDGETTE GARRETT
beg8@cdc.gov
beg8@cdc.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| OH-21-007_Final_NOFO_01.25.2021.pdf | OH-21-007_Final NOFO_01.25.2021.pdf | Jan 25, 2021 10:53 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closed: March 25, 2021
Award
$5,500,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$800,000
Award Minimum
$1,100,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RFA-OH-21-007
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
January 22, 2021
Archive date:
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