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Rally for Research Pilot Grant Program

APBD RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

APBD Research Foundation Rally for Research Pilot Grant Program

Funder: APBD Research Foundation (NY, US)

Status: Active - Launched in 2025

Geographic Scope: International (United States, Argentina, and other countries)

Focus Areas:

  • APBD (Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease) research

  • GSD IV (Glycogen Storage Disease Type IV) research

  • Biomarker discovery and development

  • Drug discovery initiatives

  • Enzyme therapy development

  • Disease mechanism research

    • Award Details:

  • 2025 campaign raised $150,000 from 287 donors

  • Funds support 1-year APBD pilot research studies

  • Board provides dollar-for-dollar matching (up to $50,000)

  • Recent award example: UCLA researchers funded for biomarker discovery

    • Eligibility:

  • Academic researchers at universities and medical centers

  • International collaborations encouraged

  • Multidisciplinary teams with clinical and research expertise

    • Program History:

  • Since 2005, foundation has raised and awarded nearly $2 million in pilot research grants

  • Recipients include researchers at Columbia University, Duke University Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Florida, Newcastle University, and Hadassah Medical Organization

  • Previous partnership with University of Pennsylvania's Million Dollar Bike Ride (MDBR) program (2016-2025)

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: info@APBDRF.org

  • Phone: 646.580.5610

  • Mailing Address: APBD Research Foundation, 2257 East 63 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

  • EIN: 20-3609790

    • Background:

  • APBD is a rare neurological glycogen storage disorder

  • Research aims to expand knowledge of APBD, discover biomarkers, identify treatments, and make therapies a reality for individuals living with APBD

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Management: In partnership with UPenn Orphan Disease Center's JumpStart program

    Application Steps:
    1. Submit research proposal through designated portal/process
    2. Proposals reviewed by scientific advisory board and independent reviewers
    3. Projects selected based on research merit and potential impact

    Required Materials:

  • Research proposal with project objectives and methodology

  • Budget justification

  • Researcher credentials and CVs

  • Institutional affiliation documentation

  • Collaboration agreements (if multi-institutional)

    • Proposal Focus Areas (Based on 2025 Award):

  • Novel biomarker identification

  • Disease progression measurement

  • Clinical diagnostic improvement

  • Therapeutic efficacy assessment

  • Brain-based biomarker research in blood samples

  • International collaboration with clinical experts

    • Review Process:

  • Scientific merit review

  • Reviewer feedback provided

  • Grant agreements finalized before funds disbursed

    • Timeline:

  • Annual funding cycle

  • 2025 campaign period: Through June 30

  • Announcements made as grant agreements are finalized

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