National Institutes of Health

Description

The purpose of this initiative is to identify potential biomarkers for the Lewy Body Dementias using non-blood or CSF peripheral specimens and tissues (e.g., autonomic nervous system, skin, salivary gland, GI tract/microbiome, olfactory mucosa, etc.). Blood and CSF have traditionally and extensively been examined for neurodegenerative disease biomarkers; however, research suggests that abnormal alpha-synuclein accumulation occurs in other peripheral tissues and specimens pre-symptomatically and may provide opportunities for early diagnosis and future treatment development.

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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