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YWHAG FOUNDATION RESEARCH GRANTS
The YWHAG Foundation is committed to accelerating scientific discovery and advancing meaningful treatments for individuals affected by YWHAG-related epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders.
While we are a small, parent-driven foundation, we are deeply grateful for the generosity of our donors, whose support allows us to fund targeted, high-impact research initiatives that move the field forward. Through our grant program, we aim to empower researchers to pursue promising ideas, foster collaboration across disciplines, and generate insights that can translate into real-world benefit for patients and families.
OUR APPROACH
YWHAG Foundation research grants are designed to support early-stage, innovative projects that expand understanding of YWHAG biology, improve disease modeling, and lay the groundwork for therapeutic development. We prioritize research that generates critical foundational data and positions projects for future funding from larger governmental or industry sources.
Applications are evaluated through a rigorous scientific review process. Final funding decisions balance scientific excellence with relevance to the most urgent needs of the YWHAG patient community.
RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS
The Foundation welcomes innovative proposals across the spectrum of basic, translational, and clinical research related to YWHAG. Priority will be given to projects that advance understanding of disease mechanisms and accelerate the path toward effective treatments. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
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YWHAG biology & disease mechanisms including canonical and non-canonical functions of 14-3-3 gamma, interacting partners, and modifiers of disease
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Epilepsy and neurodevelopment mechanisms of epileptogenesis, neuronal dysfunction, and developmental impact
Disease modeling development or refinement of cellular models that better recapitulate YWHAG-related conditions
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Therapeutic discovery & translation — drug repurposing, pathway modulation, gene-based or other innovative treatment strategies
OUR COMMITMENT
As a parent-driven foundation, we are deeply invested in ensuring that funded research is thoughtful, collaborative, and aligned with patient needs. We value transparency, scientific rigor, and open communication, and we view our grantees as partners in a shared mission.
Funded investigators are expected to provide periodic progress updates and may be invited to share findings with the YWHAG research community.
GRANT AWARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Please note that YWHAG Foundation grants do not allow for the recovery of indirect costs or institutional overhead.