![Rare Disease Research Program](/sites/default/files/img/RDR_0.png)
We have supported research projects led by the following investigators during the 2023-24 funding cycle.
Akash Gunjan ![]() Pediatric high-grade glioblastoma
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Cesar Rodriguez ![]() |
Choogon Lee ![]() |
Deirdre McCarthy ![]() |
Elizabeth Hammock ![]() |
Jerome Irianto ![]() |
Jose Pinto ![]() |
Michelle Parvatiyar ![]() |
Qing-Xiang (Amy) Sang ![]() |
Stephen Chelko ![]() |
Timothy Megraw ![]() |
Yi Ren ![]() |
Yi Zhou ![]() |
Yuan Wang ![]() |
Yue (Julia) Wang ![]() |
Our research program is focused on discovering and developing technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of a broad spectrum of rare diseases. The Institute awards milestone-based funding to support research projects. Research grant applications are invited twice a year and reviewed by the Institute’s Research Advisory Council. The council performs peer-review of grant applications, monitors progress, and offers advice and assistance to award recipients during the post-award period. The Council is also responsible for performing periodic reviews of the Institute’s Rare Disease Research Grant Program priorities.
Research Advisory Council:
Pradeep Bhide, Ph.D.
Cynthia Vied, Ph.D.
Michelle Arbeitman, Ph.D.
Richard Nowakowski, Ph.D.