Consano about:
Consano brings crowd-funding to the world of medical research.
getting started
1. Browse the list
of projects.
2. Find the project
that means something to you.
3. Donate any amount
directly to that project.
4. Receive quarterly
updates from the researcher through the lifecycle of the project.
It's that
simple. 100% of your donation (minus a 2.2% PayPal processing fee) will go
directly to support that project.
what are the basics?
what are the basics?
Consano is a
platform that enables you to donate any amount (small or large!) directly to a
medical research project that matters to you. Usually medical research is paid
for by large grants from government or other large funding institutions. Consano
is part of a new movement to connect individuals directly to specific medical
research projects. By harnessing the power of a crowd, we aggregate donations
so the public can directly choose and support high quality medical research,
pooling their money with others who care about the same health issues. The
Consano platform is:
Transparent
100% of your
donation goes directly to support the project of your choice. Consano funds its
overhead from corporate partnerships, foundation grants, and private donations.
You can feel confident that your money is being spent exactly where you intended.
Directed
Connected
Stay informed
throughout the lifecycle of your project via regular updates from the
researcher. See why others have chosen to support medical research at our
Stories page. Learn about new advances in the health issues that matter to you
through articles and discussions posted on our Blog. As we accept new projects,
revisit Consano and see how other important projects are looking to advance
medical progress.
how are projects
sourced?
Consano collaborates
with development and research administration offices at a variety of research
institutions to source high quality and internally reviewed research
projects from the following areas:
1. Well-funded,
well-published researchers with a compelling new project. These researchers
know what they're doing and have a proven track record of excellence.
2. Intra-university
seed money competition winners (peer reviewed projects). These researchers might
be newer on the scene, just beginning their careers and have come up with a
novel idea to explore.
3. Ongoing or previously funded projects with additional financial needs (bridge funding). We all need a little help to bridge the gap every now and then, eh?
3. Ongoing or previously funded projects with additional financial needs (bridge funding). We all need a little help to bridge the gap every now and then, eh?
4. Unfunded but
promising projects that fell just below the National Institute of Health (NIH)
payline (peer reviewed). The NIH has very rigorous standards, but the number of
projects that are funded continues to shrink. As of 2011, only 19% of projects
submitted to the NIH were funded (down from 33% in 1997). We believe there are
a lot of good ideas on the cusp of receiving funding that deserve a
chance.
Once a project has
been submitted, it is reviewed by members of Consano's volunteer Scientific Advisory
Board, who ensure the project is legitimate, easily understood, relevant, and
has the potential to lead to improvements in patient care. Consano.org