Dr.
Charles Hartzel
Former Director of Research
at A.I. Dupont Institute;
Chairperson FIND-A-CURE
Scientific Advisory Committee
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FIND-A-CURE's unique strategy
incorporates a partnership between business and
science. Our Scientific Advisory Committee,
headed by Dr. Charles Hartzel, consists of a
mixture and diversity of research scientists and
clinicians. All funded research must reflect the
short term efficient practical application goals
as set forth by the organization and the
Directors. Funding of projects occurs through
grant applications and collaborative or
cooperative agreements. By charter, 80% or more
of all donations must be used for research that
ultimately targets practical clinical
applications. During our first fiscal year, we
dedicated over 99% of our donations to research! |
Help Us Support Our Future
Research
There are two main
categories of investigation under consideration
by the
FIND-A-CURE Scientific Advisory Committee: |
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Pharmacology:
Studies on potential pharmacological agents, such
as Hemin, could provide a treatment that slows or
halts muscle deterioration.
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Genetics:
Various strategies and types of delivery systems,
some involving gene splicing through viruses,
would correct the defective DNA coding in the
muscle cell nucleus and promote normal cell
growth and maintenance. |
The
Alfred L.Dupont Institute Children's Hospital in
Wilmington, Delaware where FIND-A-CURE is
currently funding the Hemin Project. |
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