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Pediatric Dermatology Research Grants

The Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) announces a call for proposals to compete for four research grants supporting the field of pediatric dermatology.

The William Weston Research Award (funding up to $20,000) supports scholarly clinical or basic research. Proposals are evaluated on their importance to pediatric dermatology, their scientific merit and their likelihood of success. Preference is given to young investigators seeking to establish a research program and to members of the Society. One (1) Weston Research Award will be given in 2012.

The Pilot Project Award (funding up to $7,500) supports the initiation of studies important to Pediatric Dermatology. Preference is given to clinical studies and to projects by SPD members. Collaborative clinical studies are encouraged. Recipients of Pilot Project Award are eligible to apply for the William Weston Research Award in subsequent funding cycles. Three (3) Pilot Project Awards will be given in 2012.

Applications must be received April 16, 2012. The awards will be officially recognized at the society's annual meeting in Monterey, CA, July 11-14, 2012.

2011 Recipients:

William Weston Research Award
Catalina Matiz, MD, Rady Children's Hospital, UC - San Diego
Characterization of Genotype, Virulence, and Microfloral Balance of CA-MRSA & CA-MSSA Strains Causing Infection in Children with Atopic Dermatitis versus Controls

Pilot Project Award
Adrienne Hammill, MD, PhD, University of Cincinnati
Ontogeny and Quantitative Multimodal Skin Imaging of Infantile Hemangiomas

2010 Recipients:

William Weston Research Award
Irene Lara-Corrales, MD, Hospital for Sick Children
Vitamin D Deficiency in Pediatric Patients with Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis: Prevalence and Risk Factors

Pilot Project Award
Vikash Oza, MD & Albert Yan, MD, Children!s Hospital of Philadelphia
The Efficacy of Topical Beta-Blocker Therapy (Timoptic-XE 0.5% Gel Forming Solution) for the Treatment of Ulcerated Hemangioma

Grant Support Guidelines
2012 Grant Information Sheet (PDF file)

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