NEUROBIOLOGY AND GENETICS OF FRAGILE X SYNDROME
Release Date: April 6, 2000
RFA: HD-00-015
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
(http://www.nichd.nih.gov)
National Institute of Mental Health (http://www.nimh.nih.gov)
Letter of Intent Receipt Date: June 1, 2000
Application Receipt Date: July 17, 2000
THIS RFA USES THE MODULAR GRANT AND JUST-IN-TIME CONCEPTS. IT INCLUDES
DETAILED MODIFICATIONS TO STANDARD APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS THAT MUST BE USED
WHEN PREPARING APPLICATIONS IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFA.
PURPOSE
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), through
its Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MRDD) Branch, and the
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), in collaboration with the FRAXA
Research Foundation, invite investigators to submit new, innovative research
grant applications addressing the epidemiology, genetics, and neurobiology of
Fragile X syndrome.
This initiative was developed primarily in response to the 1998 NICHD-
sponsored Workshop on Fragile X: Future Research Directions. Although
considerable progress has been made recently in several areas of research on
Fragile X syndrome, there was consensus among workshop participants that
further progress in those and other areas is now needed. Fragile X syndrome,
one of the most common causes of mental retardation and neuropsychiatric disease
in humans, occurs as a result of the production of fragile sites by
trinucleotide repeat expansion of at least one gene located on the X chromosome.
While several genes affected by the expansion have been identified, the
prevalence, risk factors, and nature of the high allele repeats, as well as
the mechanism and timing of repeat amplifications in various populations,
need further study. Mechanisms by which the expression of these genes is
dysregulated, e.g., by methylation and acetylation, need further study.
Proteins whose function is altered by interaction with the products of these
genes need to be identified and the nature of the interaction further
clarified. Further correlation of the degree of expansion and expression of
clinical manifestations of the Fragile X phenotype, particularly behavioral
manifestations such as autism, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and anxiety disorders, is needed.
Experimental systems in model organisms to enable the study of neurobiologic,
neuroendocrinologic, and reproductive system alterations need to be developed
and/or studied further at the organismal, cellular, and molecular level at
various developmental stages.
The purpose of this RFA is to stimulate research designed to increase our
knowledge base relevant to Fragile X syndrome in these and other research
areas by encouraging applications that include, but are not limited to,
developmental neurobiology, pathophysiology, genetics, proteomics,
epidemiology, structure-function correlations, and clinical studies that have
a direct link to Fragile X syndrome.
HEALTHY PEOPLE 2010
The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the health
promotion and disease prevention objectives of Healthy People 2000, a PHS-
led national activity for setting priority areas. This RFA, Neurobiology and
Genetics of Fragile X Syndrome, is related to one or more of the priority
areas. Potential applicants may obtain Healthy People 2010 at
http://www.health.gov/healthypeople.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applications may be submitted by domestic and foreign for-profit and non-
profit organizations, public and private, such as universities, colleges,
hospitals, laboratories, units of State and local governments, and eligible
agencies of the Federal government. Foreign institutions and organizations
may apply for an R01 grant, but are not eligible to apply for a small grant
(R03). Racial/ethnic minority individuals, women, and persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply as Principal Investigators.
MECHANISM OF SUPPORT
This RFA will use the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Project
Grant (R01) and the NICHD and NIMH Small Grant (R03) award mechanisms.
Information and application instructions for the NICHD Small Grant are
available in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts at:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-99-126.html. Information and
application instructions for the NIMH Small Grant are available in the NIH
Guide for Grants and Contracts at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-99-140.html. Responsibility
for the planning, direction, and execution of the proposed project will be
solely that of the applicant. This RFA is a one-time solicitation. Future
unsolicited competing continuation applications will compete with all
investigator-initiated applications and will be reviewed according to
customary NIH peer-review procedures. Awards resulting from this solicitation
will be made and administered by either NICHD or NIMH, as appropriate to the
research focus of the application. The anticipated date of award is
April 1, 2001.
Specific application instructions have been modified to reflect MODULAR
GRANT and JUST-IN-TIME streamlining efforts being examined by the NIH.
Complete and detailed instructions and information on Modular Grant
applications can be found at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/modular/modular.htm.
FUNDS AVAILABLE
The NICHD intends to commit approximately $1 million, the NIMH $200,000, and
the FRAXA Research Foundation $200,000 in total costs [direct plus facilities
and administrative (F&A) costs] in FY 2001 to fund six to eight new grants in
response to this RFA. An applicant for an R01 grant may request a project
period of up to five years and a budget for direct costs of up to $200,000
per year. An applicant for an R03 grant may request a project period of up
to two years and a budget for direct costs of $50,000 per year. Because the
nature and scope of the research proposed may vary, it is anticipated that
the size of R01 awards also will vary. Although the financial plans of
NICHD, NIMH, and the FRAXA Research Foundation provide support for this
program, awards pursuant to this RFA are contingent upon the availability of
funds for this purpose and the receipt of a sufficient number of meritorious
applications.
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
Background
Fragile X syndrome, one of the most common causes of inherited mental
retardation and neuropsychiatric disease in human beings, affects as many as
one in 2000 males and one in 4000 females. Trinucleotide repeat expansion of
at least three genes located on the X chromosome has been associated with the
formation of fragile sites. Trinucleotide expansions within two of these
genes, FRAXA (within the FMR1 gene) and FRAXE (within the FMR2 gene), are
associated with mental retardation, while that at a third, FRAXF (not yet
associated with a specific gene) is not. Mutations in the FMR1 gene, for
example, produce expansion of CGG repeats in the 5 untranslated region of
the gene and lead to a severely disabling neurodevelopmental disorder. Such
expansion leads to physical, neurocognitive, and emotional characteristics
linked to, but not exclusively determined by, alterations in the FMR1 gene or
the level of its protein, FMRP. While such expansions can be detected in all
races and ethnic groups, epidemiological studies to assess prevalence, risk
factors, and the nature of the high allele repeats are needed, populations
may not be equivalent with respect to the Fragile X expansion. The mechanism
and timing of repeat amplifications in various populations, similarly, are
not known.
Approximately 15-25 percent of individuals with Fragile X syndrome also are
diagnosed with mild to moderate autism and autism spectrum disorders. FMRP
expression and autistic status appear to be associated with developmental
outcome. Other clinical abnormalities include attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety disorders.
Current methods for prenatal diagnosis of gene expansion of FRAXA, associated
with FMR1 and its encoded protein, FMRP, are accurate, sensitive, and
relatively inexpensive. For such methods to be applied as general screening
techniques, more knowledge about prevalence, risk factors, and nature of high
repeat alleles needs to be obtained. Because populations may not be
equivalent with respect to Fragile X expansion, consideration of ethical
issues related to variability of phenotype, the possibility of mislabeling,
and the value of screening if there is no definitive therapy, is required.
Although FMR1 is subject to X inactivation, abnormal methylation appears to
contribute to the phenotype observed in mosaic patients. These individuals
experience upregulation of the FMR1 gene. Further, expanded repeats appear
to be abnormally methylated from the start, although the mechanism by which
such abnormal methylation occurs remains unknown. Expanded FMR1 genes are
also silenced through a process of deacetylation. Studies focusing on
alteration of both of these processes are needed.
FMRP is found in both nucleus and cytoplasm, where it binds with mRNAs
associated with ribonucleoproteins (RNPs) specifically associated with
polyribosomes. FMRP-associated RNPs are located in the cell body, as well as
in the dendrites, at the base of dendritic spines. Thus, FMRP may play a
role in synaptic function and plasticity. Studies to determine the specific
RNAs bound by FMRP, particularly those to which the expanded FMRP binds, are
needed to identify how FMRP modulates translation of interacting messages,
and whether the messages modulated differ in cell body and dendrite.
Individuals with Fragile X syndrome also exhibit neuroendocrinological and
reproductive disorders. Macroorchidism occurs in males with overt Fragile X
syndrome. Premature ovarian failure occurs in females who do not have the
number of CGG repeats to produce overt Fragile X syndrome, but have an
expanded number of repeats with few or no apparent neurological symptoms
(premutation carriers). Structural, neurochemical, and hormonal
abnormalities, therefore, need to be put together with a specific
pathophysiological or neurodevelopmental mechanism.
Variation in the cognitive and behavioral phenotype of the Fragile X syndrome
has been demonstrated in intellectual functioning, learning disability,
executive function, attention, hyperactivity, depression, anxiety, and
autistic behaviors. The explanation for this variation in phenotypic
expression may depend on understanding the role of genetics and brain
development in cognition and behavior. Therefore, further studies are needed
correlating the clinical manifestations of the Fragile X phenotype with the
neurodevelopmental processes that underlie the Fragile X syndrome. This will
lead, in turn, to a model of neurodevelopmental variation in specific
cognitive and behavioral dysfunction.
For treatment modalities to be instituted, suppression of expansion,
restoration of expression, small molecule agents, and gene replacement need
to be considered. Animal models are necessary for the evaluation of
therapeutic strategies. For animal models to be effective, definition of the
animal phenotype is only as good as the characterization of the human
phenotype. The human phenotype includes deficits in executive function and
social-behavioral problems. Sensitivity to stimuli needs to be determined.
Research Scope
This RFA focuses on neurobiological and epidemiological studies relevant to
understanding the genetic and pathophysiologic basis of Fragile X syndrome.
Examples of the types of studies addressing Fragile X syndrome that may be
proposed in response to this RFA include, but are not limited to, the
following:
o Development of methods to better refine the definition of the clinical
phenotype of Fragile X syndrome, focusing on its characteristic component
behavioral and cognitive features.
o Environmental studies including the influence of culture and ethnicity as
variables in developing a better understanding of the correlation between
genotype-phenotype and patient outcome.
o Neurodevelopmental and longitudinal studies to characterize the
neuropathological progression and inherent variability in Fragile X patients
in order to develop specific hypotheses about the initial (primary)
abnormality, and to address the degree to which phenotypic variation relates
to postnatal brain development.
o Histological, neurochemical, brain-imaging, and structure-function studies
to define the molecular, cellular, and/or biochemical basis of this disorder
and facilitate development of specific hypotheses about the basic
abnormalities involved in Fragile X syndrome.
o Studies examining the mechanism by which Fragile X genetic status affects
the development, function, and dysfunction of the nervous system,
particularly with respect to cognition and behavior.
o Studies applying imaging, electrophysiology, pharmacology, molecular
biology, and behavioral science techniques to follow the developmental
trajectories of different brain functions onto developing cognitive and motor
skills.
Animal models are important resources for studying pathology and therapeutic
strategies. Although some animal models have been created, there is still
need for models for behavioral screening as well as therapeutic interventions
that include suppression of expansions and restoration of expression.
Specifically, topics that may be addressed include, but are not limited to:
o Creation of conditional tissue-specific targeted knock-out animal models.
o Development and use of animal models that have specific relevance to
Fragile X based on clear neurodevelopmental, pathophysiological, genetic,
and/or functional homology.
o Development and use of animal models to test existing medications and
develop new psychopharmacologic medications that are safe and effective for
Fragile X patients.
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It is the policy of the NIH that women and members of minority groups and
their subpopulations must be included in all NIH-supported biomedical and
behavioral research projects involving human subjects, unless a clear and
compelling rationale and justification are provided that inclusion is
inappropriate with respect to the health of the subjects or the purpose of
the research. This policy results from the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993
(Section 492B of Public Law 103-43).
All investigators proposing research involving human subjects should read the
NIH Guidelines for Inclusion of Women and Minorities as Subjects in Clinical
Research, published in the Federal Register of March 28, 1994 (FR 59 14508-
14513) and in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, Volume 23, Number 11,
March 18, 1994, and available on the Internet at:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not94-100.html.
INCLUSION OF CHILDREN AS PARTICIPANTS IN RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN SUBJECTS
It is the policy of NIH that children (i.e., individuals under the age of 21)
must be included in all human subjects research, conducted or supported by
the NIH, unless there are scientific and/or ethical reasons not to include
them. This policy applies to all initial (Type 1) applications submitted for
receipt dates after October 1, 1998.
All investigators proposing research involving human subjects should read the
NIH Policy and Guidelines on Inclusion of Children as Participants in
Research Involving Human Subjects, published in the NIH Guide for Grants and
Contracts, March 6, 1998, and available at:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not98-024.html.
Investigators also may obtain copies of these policies from the program staff
under INQUIRIES. Program staff also may provide additional relevant
information concerning these policies.
LETTER OF INTENT
Prospective applicants are asked to submit a letter of intent that includes a
descriptive title of the proposed research, the name, address, and telephone
number of the Principal Investigator, the identities of other key personnel
and participating institutions, and the number and title of this RFA.
Although a letter of intent is not required, is not binding, and does not
enter into the review of subsequent applications, the information that it
contains allows NICHD staff to estimate the potential review workload and
plan the review.
The letter of intent is to be sent to Dr. Mary Lou Oster-Granite at the
address listed under INQUIRIES, below, by June 1, 2000.
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The small grant (R03) research mechanism should be used for support of pilot
studies and/or exploration of novel hypotheses and strategies that are sound
and justifiable, but not sufficiently developed for the R01 mechanism. A
description of the NICHD Small Grants Program and complete application
instructions are available from the program contact listed under INQUIRIES
and on the Internet at
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applications must be submitted according to the Modular Grant application
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relevance to the mission of the NIMH. Small grants are short-term awards
designed to answer specific and targeted research questions. Both new and
more experienced investigators are encouraged to apply for grants under this
announcement. Newer investigators may use the award to generate new or
additional preliminary data for future research grants (e.g., R01). Priority
will be given to applications in any of the following four categories: 1.
Newer, less experienced investigators. 2. Investigators at institutions
without well-developed research traditions and resources. 3. More
experienced investigators, for exploratory studies that represent significant
change in research direction for them. 4. More experienced investigators,
for developing and testing new methods or techniques. A description of the
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Applications
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may be requested as well as a maximum level for requested budgets. Only
limited budgetary information is required under this approach. The just-in-
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is a possibility for an award. It is anticipated that these changes will
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Modular Grant applications will request direct costs in $25,000 modules, up
to a total direct cost request of $200,000 per year. The total direct costs
must be requested in accordance with the program guidelines and the
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o FACE PAGE: Items 7a and 7b should be completed, indicating Direct Costs
(in $25,000 increments up to a maximum of $200,000) and Total Costs [Modular
Total Direct plus Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs] for the initial
budget period. Items 8a and 8b should be completed indicating the Direct and
Total Costs for the entire proposed period of support.
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4 of the PHS 398. It is not required and will not be accepted with the
application.
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sample pages.) At the top of the page, enter the Total Direct Costs
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Under Personnel, list key project personnel, including their names, percent
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individuals/organizations with whom consortium or contractual arrangements
have been made, the percent effort of key personnel, and the role on the
project. Indicate whether the collaborating institution is foreign or
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included in the overall requested modular direct cost amount. Include the
Letter of Intent to establish a consortium.
Provide an additional narrative budget justification for any variation in the
number of modules requested.
o BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: The Biographical Sketch provides information used by
reviewers in the assessment of each individual"s qualifications for a
specific role in the proposed project, as well as to evaluate the overall
qualifications of the research team. A biographical sketch is required for
all key personnel, following the instructions below. No more than three
pages may be used for each person. A sample biographical sketch may be
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- Complete the educational block at the top of the Form Page,
- List position(s) and any honors,
- Provide information, including overall goals and responsibilities, on
research projects ongoing or completed during the last three years,
- List selected peer-reviewed publications, with full citations.
o CHECKLIST: This page should be completed and submitted with the
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future budget years.
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individual to contact concerning fiscal and administrative issues if
additional information is necessary following the initial review.
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The RFA label available in the PHS 398 (rev. 4/98) application form must be
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line 2 of the face page of the application form and the YES box must be
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Bethesda MD 20892-7510
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Applications must be received by July 17, 2000. If an application is
received after that date, it will be returned to the applicant without
review. The Center for Scientific Review (CSR) will not accept any
application in response to this RFA that is essentially the same as one
currently pending initial review, unless the applicant withdraws the pending
application. The CSR will not accept any application that is essentially the
same as one already reviewed. This does not preclude the submission of
substantial revisions of applications already reviewed, but such applications
must include an introduction addressing the previous critique.
REVIEW CONSIDERATIONS
Upon receipt, applications will be reviewed for completeness by the CSR and
for responsiveness to this RFA by NICHD and NIMH. Incomplete and/or non-
responsive applications will be returned to the applicant without further
consideration. Applications that are complete and responsive to the RFA will
be evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate peer review
group convened by NICHD in accordance with the review criteria stated below.
As part of the initial merit review, all applications will receive a written
critique and may undergo a process in which only those applications deemed to
have the highest scientific merit will be discussed, assigned a priority
score, and receive a second level review by the National Advisory Child
Health and Human Development Council and/or the National Advisory Mental
Health Council.
Review Criteria
The goals of NIH-supported research are to advance our understanding of
biological systems, improve the control of disease, and enhance health. In
the written comments, reviewers will be asked to discuss the following
aspects of the application in order to judge the likelihood that the proposed
research will have a substantial impact on the pursuit of these goals. Each
of these criteria will be addressed and considered in assigning the overall
score, weighting them as appropriate for each application. Note that the
application does not need to be strong in all categories to be judged likely
to have major scientific impact and thus deserve a high priority score. For
example, an investigator may propose to carry out an important work that is
by its nature not innovative, but is essential to move a field forward.
(1) Significance: Does this study address an important problem? If the aims
of the application are achieved, how will scientific knowledge be advanced?
What will be the effect of these studies on the concepts or methods that
drive this field?
(2) Approach: Are the conceptual framework, design, methods, and analyses
adequately developed, well integrated, and appropriate to the aims of the
project? Does the applicant acknowledge potential problem areas and consider
alternative tactics?
(3) Innovation: Does the project employ novel concepts, approaches, or
methods? Are the aims original and innovative? Does the project challenge
existing paradigms or develop new methodologies or technologies?
(4) Investigator: Is the investigator appropriately trained and well suited
to carry out this work? Is the work proposed appropriate to the experience
level of the Principal Investigator and other researchers (if any)?
(5) Environment: Does the scientific environment in which the work will be
done contribute to the probability of success? Do the proposed experiments
take advantage of unique features of the scientific environment or employ
useful collaborative arrangements? Is there evidence of institutional
support?
In addition to the above criteria, in accordance with NIH policy, all
applications also will be reviewed with respect to the following:
o The adequacy of plans to include both genders, minorities and their
subgroups, and children as appropriate for the scientific goals of the
research. Plans for the recruitment and retention of subjects also will be
evaluated.
o The reasonableness of the proposed budget and its duration in relation to
the proposed research.
o The adequacy of the proposed protection for humans, animals or the
environment, to the extent that they may be adversely affected by the project
proposed in the application.
SCHEDULE
Letter of Intent Receipt Date: June 1, 2000
Application Receipt Date: July 17, 2000
Peer Review Date: October 2000
Council Review: January 2001
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2001
AWARD CRITERIA
The following factors will be considered in making award decisions:
Scientific merit of the proposed project as determined by peer review,
availability of funds, and program priority.
INQUIRIES
Inquiries concerning this RFA are encouraged. The opportunity to clarify any
issues or questions from potential applicants is welcome. Applicants may
also consult with NIH staff for advice about collaborations and access to
patients and patient material.
Direct inquiries regarding programmatic issues to:
Mary Lou Oster-Granite, Ph.D.
Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Branch
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
6100 Executive Boulevard, Room 4B-09, MSC 7510
Bethesda, MD 20892-7510
Telephone: (301) 435-6866
FAX: (301) 496-3791
E-mail: mo96o@nih.gov
Steven O. Moldin, Ph.D.
Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science
National Institute of Mental Health
6001 Executive Blvd., Room 7189, MSC 9643
Bethesda, MD 20892-9643
Telephone: (301) 443-2037
FAX: (301) 443-9890
E-mail: smoldin@mail.nih.gov
Direct inquiries regarding fiscal matters to:
Mr. Douglas Shawver
Grants Management Branch
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
6100 Executive Boulevard, Room 8A-17, MSC 7510
Bethesda, MD 20892-7510
Telephone: (301) 435-6999
FAX: (301) 402-0915
E-mail: es65o@nih.gov
Ms. Diana S. Trunnell
Grants Management Branch
National Institute of Mental Health
6001 Executive Blvd., Room 6115, MSC 9605
Bethesda, MD 20892-9605
Telephone: (301) 443-2805
FAX: (301) 443-6885
E-mail: Diana_Trunnell@nih.gov
AUTHORITY AND REGULATIONS
This program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.
93.865, (NICHD) and 93.242 (NIMH). Awards are made under authorization of
Sections 301 and 405 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended (42 USC 241
and 284) and administered under NIH grants policies and Federal Regulations
42 CFR 52 and 45 CFR Parts 74 and 92. This program is not subject to the
intergovernmental review requirements of Executive Order 12372 or Health
Systems Agency review.
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smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all tobacco products. In
addition, Public Law 103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking
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regular or routine education, library, day care, health care or early
childhood development services are provided to children. This is consistent
with the PHS mission to protect and advance the physical and mental health of
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