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
• Program History: Managed by KCALSI since 2007

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

• KCALSI has managed scientific review since 2007
• 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