| Translational Biomedical Imaging Center Pilot Grant Program: August 15 |
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May 13, 2008, Volume 54, No. 33 |
The Translational Biomedical Imaging Center (TBIC) was established under the leadership of the Institute for the Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT) in part “to broaden and accelerate translational imaging research through the development of a center to bring together investigators with diverse backgrounds that contribute to various aspects of imaging science and who share a vision of contributing to the advancement of clinical medicine.” Among the approaches adopted by the TBIC to promote the use of imaging technology to facilitate translational research are the support of core facilities, collaborative imaging scientists, and retreats/seminars. Building on this foundation, the TBIC announces a new collaborative pilot grant program to help catalyze collaborations between primary imaging scientists and primary biomedical/clinical researchers that integrate novel imaging approaches to enhance translational science and medicine. We will consider funding up to five proposals of $25,000-50,000.
These proposals require at least two co-principal Investigators, one investigator whose primary research focus is in imaging methodology development and another investigator whose research is focused on biomedical science. At least one of the co-principal investigators should have a primary appointment in the School of Medicine. The TBIC adopts a broad definition of imaging science and seeks proposals that focus on anatomic or functional imaging approaches that span from the microscopic to in vivo regimes. Proposals that include a broad range of imaging methods including image acquisition techniques, image analysis, imaging probe development will be considered. Funding will be based on scientific merit, potential downstream clinical impact and the likelihood that the project will generate independent funding to sustain the effort. Post-pilot award outcomes will be surveyed. The deadline for applications is August 15, 2008 for an award start date of October 1, 2008.
For additional information, please visit the ITMAT website at www.itmat.upenn.edu/ctsa/tbic/index.html or contact Dr. Mitchell Schnall at mitchell.schnall@uphs.upenn.edu, or Dr. James Gee at gee@mail.med.upenn.edu, or Dr. Timothy Roberts at robertstim@email.chop.edu.
—Translational Biomedical Imaging Center
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