New Grant Opportunity
The United Leukodystrophy Foundation is soliciting grant applications to support research in the leukodystrophies. Applications involving any of the leukodystrophies with budgets up to $30,000 (plus up to 10% indirect costs) will be accepted through November 1. The Medical and Scientific Advisory Board will review applications for scientific merit, feasibility, and…
Dr. Matalon Wins ULF Service Award
Congratulations to Dr. Reuben Matalon with the University of Texas Medical Branch for having been honored with the 2016 ULF Service Award, which was presented to him at the ULF Conference on July 28th. The inscription reads: “The United Leukodystrophy Foundation honors Dr. Reuben Matalon for more than 30 years…
Medical Grants Available for Children
The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment not covered, or not fully covered, by their commercial health insurance plan. Qualifying families can receive up to $5,000 per grant with a lifetime maximum of…
2014 Research Grant Award
Congratulations to Dr. Ian Duncan of the University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. He is the ULF research grant award recipient of $35,000!
Augusto Odone
Augusto Odone, who was born March 6, 1933, passed away on October 25, 2013 at the age of 80. A funeral service was held in Acqui Terma, Italy near Genoa on Saturday, October 26. Augusto, an economist for the World Bank, was most known for his involvement with the creation…