Future Solutions In Progress
The HIC Fund Portfolio
The HIC Fund is a joint venture between
Department of Health (DH) and Wellcome
Trust (WT). It is managed by the Joint Secretariat, which comprises
representatives of DH and WT. The Central Commissioning Facility (CCF) manages
the HIC Fund on behalf of DH
To date, HIC Fund has launched 3 thematic calls:
The first thematic call focussed on projects aimed at bridging the
gap between the current understanding of genetic variation on disease
susceptibility (basic knowledge) and clinical practice.
The second thematic call is focused on time-critical interventions for acutely
ill patients.
The Theme 3 call addresses research that can improve the management of chronic
conditions outside the hospital setting.
Theme 4 call seeks solutions that will replace or significantly reduce the need
for invasive surgery. Projects outcomes include reduced trauma and recovery times,
improved post-surgical management and decreased surgery-associated morbidity and
mortality. Successful applicants will be notified in December 2011.