The LAM Foundation urgently seeks safe and effective treatments, and ultimately a cure, for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) through advocacy and the funding of promising research. It is dedicated to serving the scientific, medical, and patient communities by providing information, resources, and a worldwide network of hope and support. Founded in 1995, the Foundation focuses on supporting women with LAM and their families, engaging the medical and scientific community, and raising funds for research.
The Francis X. McCormack, MD, Career Development Award by The LAM Foundation supports postdoctoral research fellows and junior faculty who are committed to pursuing a career in LAM research. The grant requires applicants to dedicate at least 50% of their time to LAM-related research or clinical practice. A significant portion of the funds must be allocated for the principal investigator’s (PI) salary, with the remainder usable for research salaries, fringe benefits, supplies, or animal costs, excluding overhead or indirect costs. Funding up to $60,000 per year is available for a period of up to 3 years, with the necessity for annual fund return if unused, unless prior approval or budgetary adjustments were made. Future funding is contingent upon the availability of research funds and satisfactory progress reports. This award aims to further Dr. Francis X. McCormack’s legacy by fostering new investigators dedicated to advancing LAM research.