HEARTLAND GENETICS AND NEWBORN SCREENING COLLABORATIVE
PILOT PROJECT PROGRAM—3rd Cycle
Updated 3-25-08 by Williamson
SCORE and COMMENT FORM
Reviewer Name: __________________________________________
PI: ______________________________________________________
Overall Score (1.0 BEST to 5.0 WORST): _______
Please evaluate the application for merit according to the following criteria:
1. Feasibility and scientific, educational, or service merit:
2. Soundness of the approach and project design:
3. Quality and appropriateness of project evaluation:
4. Qualifications and experience of the investigator:
5. Potential of the research to attract funding beyond the Heartland upon completion of the project:
6. Likelihood for publication in peer reviewed journal:
7. Relevance to national and regional funding priorities listed below:
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Improve access to subspecialty providers
Address underserved or disenfranchised populations
Plan, enhance, or implement a long-term follow-up component to an existing NBS program
Provide public or professional training and/or education about newborn screening
Integrate public health genomics across agencies that reflect the effects of hereditary conditions over
the life cycle
Plan or enhance data linkage systems