Dr. Danielle Zerr, from the Division of Infectious Disease, is applying her 2008 Pediatric Pilot Fund award to the understanding of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative organisms in the pediatric population. Her current project is using existing E. coli isolates to generate pilot data for a multicenter pediatric study.
The Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) Pediatric Pilot Funds program is designed to stimulate development of outstanding and innovative new clinical or translational research. This competitive program supports investigators initiating "proof of concept" testing, obtaining preliminary findings or conducting other activities necessary to prepare for competitive, full-scale grant applications. Ultimately, the program aims to cultivate exceptional new research and assist in launching new nationally funded research programs with a focus on child health.
If you would like to see some examples of the types of projects that have been awarded funds, see the list of 2008 award recipients.
Award Details
Up to five projects are supported annually, with each awardee receiving up to $20,000 for a one-year period, which can be used for expenses such as salaries, supplies, equipment and specialized core services. Projects funded under the program must address issues in translational or clinical research and may involve any childhood disorder or pediatric antecedents of chronic adult disorders. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the innovative aspects of the research and its potential to improve health in children in areas such as prevention, diagnosis, treatment or assessment of a human disease or health outcome.
Application
The CCTR accepts applications from Seattle Children’s investigators with a faculty position. Fellows or other trainees may be co–principal investigators (PIs); however, a faculty mentor must serve as the PI. Priority will be given to CCTR members or PIs from other Seattle Children’s Research Institute Centers who have a CCTR full member as a co-PI.
For More Information
To learn more about the Pediatric Pilot Funds program, please contact Charla Jones, Pilot Funds Program coordinator, at 206-884-7469 or cctr@seattlechildrens.org.