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Michelle Monje, M.D.
Michelle Monje, M.D.
Monje Lab – Stanford Institutes of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Neurology
Stanford School of Medicine

The Fly A Kite Foundation, Inc. (FAKF) is an IRS 501 (C)(3) non-profit charity dedicated to educating, aiding and funding the search for a cure for brainstem glioma and other forms of pediatric brain cancer in the hopes of curing all cancers.

The Foundation seeks to fund research investigating cures for pediatric brain cancers with a focus on Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). Our focus is to support translational and clinical research projects in those areas.

Eligibility and Criteria

Applicant eligibility includes:

  • Must be an MD, DO, PhD, Dr PH or equivalent
  • Must be a member of a non-profit organization or a valid medical/scientific organization
  • Must be up-to-date with any previous funding through The Fly A Kite Foundation, Inc., which includes progress report submissions

Grant applications will be assessed based on the following criteria:

  • Scientific merit — What  is  the  hypothesis  and  does  the  study  adequately  answer  and  address  the hypothesis? Does the study use valid research and statistical methods?
  • Disease impact — Does the study propose an intervention or clinical tool that will reduce the morbidity or mortality from or potentially find a cure for pediatric brain cancer?
  • Innovation — Does the research study propose a novel approach or represent advancement in current treatment of pediatric brain cancer?
  • Feasibility — Is the study likely to meet its goals during the funding period? Can the research findings be translated into clinic practice? Are the research findings likely to result in a direct change in morbidity or mortality of pediatric brain cancer in the near future?
  • Expertise of investigator(s) — Do the investigators have the expertise to meet their research goals?

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