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Webinar: CSL Research Acceleration Initiative 2024
January 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
An informational online webinar for researchers interested in the CSL Research Acceleration Initiative will be hosted by CSL and the Office of Industry and Economic Partnerships.
Jan 17, 2024, 4 pm ET
The link to connect to the Teams webinar has been placed on InfoReady.
More about the opportunity:
CSL’s Research Acceleration Initiative aims to fast-track the discovery of innovative biotherapies through partnerships between CSL and global research organizations. These partnerships provide funding and access to industry experts for scientists working on novel biotherapeutic strategies in CSL’s therapeutic areas. Pitt faculty are invited to submit pre-proposals by February 16, 2024.
Successful applicants receive up to $400,000 over 2 years and CSL scientific champions will be assigned to each project to provide expert, industry guidance.
Areas of Interest
New antibody/recombinant proteins, peptides, cell therapies, oligonucleotides and/or technologies in the following fields:
- Cardiovascular & Metabolic
- Gene Therapy
- Hematology
- Immunology
- Nephrology & Transplant
- Plasma Protein Research
- Respiratory
- Vaccines
View the flyer for more detailed description on each area of interest.
Eligibility
Faculty employed by the University of Pittsburgh are eligible to apply. Post-doctoral fellows and students are not eligible.
Questions?
Please contact Kathrin Gassei, Director Industry Partnerships.