IRON OVERLOAD AND HEREDITARY HEMOCHROMATOSIS STUDY--COORDINATING CENTER

Release Date:  June 23, 1999

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NUMBER: RFP NHLBI-HC-99-19

NATIONAL HEART, LUNG AND BLOOD INSTITUTE

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is soliciting proposals
for an epidemiologic study of the prevalence, genetic and environmental
determinants, and potential clinical, personal, and societal impact of iron
overload and hereditary hemochromatosis, in a multi-center, multiethnic,
primary care-based sample of 100,000 adults.  This information will be used to
determine the feasibility and potential individual and public health benefits
and risks of primary care-based screening and intervention for iron overload
and hereditary hemochromatosis.  The period of performance is for five years
beginning on or about December 31, 1999.  The study will consist of a
Coordinating Center, 5-7 Field Centers and a Central Laboratory.  This
announcement invites all responsible sources interested in performing as the
Coordinating Center for this study (RFP-NHLBI-HC-99-19) to submit a proposal
which shall be considered by the agency.  This is not the Request for Proposal
(RFP); the Request for Proposal (RFP) must be downloaded from the NIH Web
Site, which will be available on or about July 12, 1999, at the following
Internet address: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/nhlbi/rafs/rfas.htm. The due date
for proposal submission is September 15, 1999.
INQUIRIES
Correspondence regarding the RFP may be directed to:
Ms. Lisa O'Neill
Epidemiology and Clinical Applications Contracts Section
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6122
Bethesda, MD   20892
Telephone: (301)435-0345
Email: ONEILLL@nih.gov


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