Nexus of Human and Animal Health Research Grants (One Health Research Grants)

Nexus of Human and Animal Health Research Grants

Alternative Names: One Health Research Grants, Nexus Grants

Funder: Hall Family Foundation in partnership with BioNexus KC (formerly Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute/KCALSI)

Award Details

• Award Amount: $50,000 per project
• Number of Awards: Five grants annually
• Geographic Scope: Kansas City Region
• Program Duration: Funded for multiple years (at least 3 years as of 2017)

Focus Areas

One Health Concept: Recognizes that the health of people is connected inextricably to the health of animals and the environment.

Research Topics Include:

Nexus of human and animal health

Collaborative research benefiting both humans and animals

Bone cancer in dogs and children

Infectious and zoonotic diseases (Zika, Ebola, Lyme disease)

Shared diseases between humans and animals

Obesity and metabolic disorders affecting both species

Environmental health sentinel research using animals

Fungal compounds and therapeutics

Vaccine development (multi-pathogen vaccines)

3D printed cartilage grafts

Drug screening and novel therapeutics

Translational research across species

Data sharing platforms for human-animal health research

Eligibility

• Local researchers in Kansas City region
• Academic institutions (Kansas State University, University of Missouri, University of Kansas, UMKC, Children's Mercy, etc.)
• Multi-institutional collaborative research teams
• Advanced, collaborative research focus

Program Description

• Supports grant proposals with best scientific, medical and technical merit
• Rigorous NIH-style review process
• Generates preliminary data for larger federal grant applications
• Historical return on investment: Over 9:1 (2007-2015: 69 grants totaling $3,300,144 invested returned $30,130,314 in federal funding)

About Hall Family Foundation

• Founded 1943
• Supports regional programs that are innovative and promote excellence
• Focused on positive community change and permanent solutions
• Private philanthropic organization dedicated to enhancing quality of human life

Contact Information

Media Inquiries:
• Dr. Keith Gary, Vice President: (816) 753-7700
• Shaylee Yount, Communications and Events Manager: syount@kclifesciences.org, 816-753-7700