A newly established research grant is available immediately upon approval. "The Max Randell Memorial Fund for the Cure". See proposal details for application process and information below.
Canavan Research Illinois provides grants to
qualified investigators for scientific and/or clinical research for
Canavan disease. Our aim is to
fund projects that can potentially lead to new treatments, and
ultimately the cure for Canavan disease. Our ability to write grants
is made possible through the generosity and fundraising efforts of
friends, affected families, corporate sponsors and benefactors in our
global community.
Over the past twenty years grants from CRI have
helped lead to multiple gene therapy trials as well as the development
of a combination of medications and supplements known as the "Canavan
Cocktail". Our work as a patient advocacy organization has helped move
these programs forward more quickly by representing the interests of
our patient community when there were delays within the FDA, NIH and
pharmaceutical companies.
Canavan Research Illinois has been an excellent
and consistent resource for researchers interested in studying Canavan
disease with the intention of creating novel medical interventions to
slow disease progression. We have emerged as a key partner in research
by providing financial support for studies over the past two decades,
and advocating on behalf of all patients affected by Canavan disease
worldwide.
Grant requests may be submitted to
info@canavanresearch.org