The Micro Grant Research Award from Team Telomere, Inc. supports research initiatives led by investigators who are driving scientific advancements in the field of Telomere Biology Disorders. We funded our inaugural Team Telomere Micro Grant Research Award in 2024.
The Micro Grant Research Award from Team Telomere is a single award of up to $10,000 total costs for an one-year project.
Team Telomere 2024 Micro Grant Research Award Recipient
Investigator: Dr. Kelvin Cesar de Andrade, NIH/NCI
Project Title: Characterization of the TERT p.K1050N variant: a potential founder effect in Ashkenazi Jewish populations associated with telomere biology disorders
Lay Summary:
Dr. de Andrade’s study will evaluate if individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry carry a common genetic alteration associated with increased risk of developing telomere biology disorders. These results will form the foundation for future tailored clinical management strategies and specific genetic counseling recommendations for the Ashkenazi Jewish community.
