Dr. Ivano Di Meo receives $100,000 grant for INAD research
The NBIA Disorders Association is pleased to announce the results of a $100,000 grant solicitation to support research into PLA2G6-associated neurodegeneration (PLAN). This funding initiative, made possible through the generous support of INAD Warriors Inc. and other donors, three applications were received from researchers from all over the world.
Dr. Ivano Di Meo
Fondatione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta (FINCB)
Milan, Italy
After a thorough review by the Scientific and Medical Advisory Board of the NBIA Disorders Association, Dr. Ivano Di Meo was selected for funding by the Fondatione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta (FINCB) in Milan, Italy. His project, entitled "Exploring Circulating Biomarkers to Illuminate PLAN Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Guidance", seeks to fill critical gaps in our understanding of PLAN and better prepare us for a future clinical trial. More details about his project will be published in the next issue of the NBIA Disorders Association newsletter.
The NBIA Disorders Association would like to thank INAD Warriors Inc. for their help in making this research fellowship possible.
Adapted translation of an article by Amber Denton from the July 2024 newsletter of the NBIA Disorders Association
https://nbiadisorders.org/news-events/nbia-newsletters/
