Prize4Life announced its 2-year $1 million ALS/MND Biomarker Challenge on November 6, 2006.

The Prize4Life Biomarker Prize is divided into two tracks - theoretical findings and real outcomes.

The first track was a call for scientists and researchers from all backgrounds to submit theoretical papers on how they would develop a biomarker for ALS. In May 2007, Prize4Life awarded $15,000 for each of the five best ideas submitted . This track is now closed for submissions - learn more about the winners here.

The second track, currently running, involves identifying an actual ALS biomarker. Anyone can submit a solution to the second track at any time, regardless of whether they participated in the first track.

A prize of up to $1,000,000 will be awarded in track two for the first validated ALS biomarker submitted that meets the desired requirements. Those submitting a solution must provide statistically significant results as proof of the validity of the solution. This challenge will end in November 2008 if a winning solution is not received so send in your solution now!!

A biomarker is a distinctive biological or biologically derived indicator that can mark the presence and/or progression of a disease. A biomarker can take the form of a chemical marker, a mechanical device that measures relevant physiological changes, or combination of the two. Currently, there are no known biomarkers for ALS for either diagnosing or measuring the progression of the disease.

Interested scientists and researchers should REGISTER with Prize4Life.

 
INNOCENTIVE 4470259
ALS Biomarker
POSTED: NOV 06, 2006
DEADLINE: NOV 06, 2008
$1,000,000 USD
 
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