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A -- RESEARCH UNITS ON PEDIATRIC PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY SOL NIMH-96-CR-0005 DUE 070596 POC Contact Point. Tricia Gibbons, 301/443-2696, Contracting Officer, David J. Eskenazi, 301/443-2696 The purpose of this contract is to 1) establish qualified clinical research units that, by building of existing research resources at the host institution and combining the necessary expertise in clinical pharmacology and child psychiatry, can become national resources where studies on the safety and efficacy of psychotropic medications can be conducted in a prompt and cost effective manner; and 2) fund selected research projects of particular public health significance to be conducted at these units. The units will work as a network of research sites and conduct high priority clinical studies in various pediatric ages, conducting research on various aspects of pediatric psychopharmacology, including (but not limited to): dose ranges, dosing regimen, pharmacokinetics, general safety profile, efficacy and effectiveness, and effects on congition, behavior and development. RFP #NIMH-96-DC-0005 is scheduled for issuance on or about 15 days after publication of this notice and will close approximately 55 calendar days thereafter. All requests must be made in writing or by fax (301) 443-0143. Telephone requests will not be honored (0117)

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