Donated brain and spine tissue for the pathophysiology research portion of the Superficial Siderosis Natural History study. Pathologist fees and donor expenses for donor tissue $30,000  

This study will document the disease course from prior to becoming symptomatic, through the clinical stages of progression until the natural end-course is reached. Funding Estimate $250,000 .

Identify and secure funding to continue drug research and initiate a two-year randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study of the efficacy of Deferiprone (Ferriprox). Funding estimate  $250,000

A study is in the planning stage to identify a safe and effective means to expedite the iron chelation process to improve the chance for success for all patients. Funding estimate $100,000.

Complete the development of a 3D MRI tool sensitive enough to quantify existing iron and detect differences in a reliable and reproducible measure. Funding needs $50,000 This is an ongoing project