Paul Patton Trust Grant (Childhood Genetic Diseases Research)

Paul Patton Trust Grant

Formal Name: The Paul Patton Trust, Ted C. McCarter, William Evans, Jr., and Bank of America, N.A. Trustees Grant

Funder: The Paul Patton Charitable Trust with Bank of America as corporate co-trustee, administered by BioNexus KC (formerly KCALSI)

Award Details

• Award Amount: $50,000 per project
• Duration: One year per award
• Geographic Scope: Kansas City Region

Focus Areas

Research Focus: Genetic diseases affecting children

Specific Research Topics Include:

• Pediatric narcolepsy and genetic risk factors
• Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Respiratory Distress 1 (SMARD1)
• Charcot Marie Tooth Type 2 (CMT2)
• Chronic kidney disease in newborns
• Effects of maternal obesity on fetal kidney development
• Neurodegenerative disorders (ALS)
• Spinal birth defects
• Zika virus and birth defects
• Muscle deterioration and respiratory distress in children
• Gene mutations affecting children
• Motor neuron degeneration
• Sleep disorders in children

Eligibility

• Researchers affiliated with Kansas City region institutions
• Academic medical centers (Children's Mercy, University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Missouri, etc.)
• Researchers focused on pediatric genetic diseases
• Multi-institutional collaborative teams

Program Description

• Supports research to generate initial results
• Stimulates submission of major multidisciplinary research proposals to government or private agencies
• Rigorous scientific review process
• Historical return on investment: Over 8.5:1 (for every $1 invested, $8.50+ returned in federal funding)
• Focus on research with potential for life-changing discoveries and treatments
• Enables researchers to successfully compete for larger federally-funded grants

Program History

• Focuses on identifying research programs with greatest scientific relevance and potential impact
• Multiple recipients per year (typically 3)

Contact Information

Media Inquiries:

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