National Institutes of Health

Description

NHLBI invites applications from institutions willing to participate as a Clinical Research Center (CRC) for the Prematurity-Related Ventilatory Control (Pre-Vent) observational program under a cooperative agreement.The objective of the program is to investigate mechanisms of ventilatory control (e.g. chemoreceptor, mechanoreceptor, developmental, etc.) that contribute to instability of oxygenation and risk of morbidity and mortality in premature infants during and after the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) using a prospective observational cohort. The ultimate goal is to gain greater insight into the pathogenesis of chronic respiratory disease of the premature, and discover targets for new prevention and treatment strategies to improve outcomes for very vulnerable children at the beginning of life.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others

Contact

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