CALL FOR RESEARCH PROPOSAL IN LOWE SYNDROME

You are invited to apply for research funding from the Lowe Syndrome Trust.

The genetic basis for Lowe Syndrome is a defective gene OCRL1 that results in the deficiency of an enzyme Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate-5-phosphatase (OCRL1). 

Lowe’s oculocerebrorenal syndrome is a disorder affecting the brain, eyes, kidneys and bones.  Research funds are available, £80,000 in the first instance, for funding a research studentship or assistant in understanding how the enzyme deficiency leads to observed phenotype.

Previous Lowe grant recipients are also invited to apply for a continuation grant.

Closing date of application is 30 th June 2009 .

For further information and Application Form please contact

Lorraine Thomas, Lowe Syndrome Trust

Telephone 0208 458 6791

( LST@lowetrust.com) see www.lowetrust.com