University of Houston receives state research dollars
The State Auditor’s Office announced May 25 that the University of Houston is one of two schools to meet the state’s requirements to gain access to the National Research University Fund.
City of Hope lands a translational research grant to develop T-cell immunotherapy
City of Hope was granted a $5,217,004 early translational research award by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to support the development of a T cell-based immunotherapy that re-directs a patient’s own immune response against glioma stem cells. City of Hope has been awarded more than $49.7 million in grant support from CIRM since […]
Stanford Translational Research and Applied Medicine Pilot Grant RFP
The Stanford Department of Medicine is providing an internal funding opportunity for Stanford medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty to facilitate collaborative translational research projects. The goals of TRAM are to provide pilot funding and access to a core facility to assist in translational studies, support a seminar series of outstanding translational research and an […]
Government of Canada announces new innovation money
TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 22, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Canadian companies specializing in everything from natural resources to information technology are turning to researchers at local colleges to grow their businesses and create high-quality jobs, because R&D and innovation happen at all levels-from the academic labs all the way to the shop floor.
UCSF’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute translational research award funds gene therapy application
To get help tailored to her individual needs, Bhargava applied for a T1 Translational Catalyst Award, granted by UCSF’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI). The award is designed to help drive promising, early-stage research through the lengthy and complex process of translating promising ideas into patient benefit.
Moody Foundation supports research at U Texas Medical Branch
The University of Texas Medical Branch announced a $25.5 million contribution from the Moody Foundation of Galveston. The commitment includes $16.5 million to complete the new Jennie Sealy Hospital’s intensive care complex on the university’s island campus. The rest of the contribution will benefit the exploration of research opportunities.
NIH announces translational research grants to support obesity and diabetes
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) encourages NIH Research Demonstration and Dissemination Project grant (R18) applications from institutions/ organizations to test practical, sustainable, acceptable, and cost efficient adaptations of efficacious strategies or approaches prevent and treat diabetes and/or obesity.
Indiana University add translational research funding through Strategic Research Initiative
Indiana University Health and the Indiana University School of Medicine announced they will invest $150 million over 5 years in a new research collaboration, the Strategic Research Initiative, that will enhance the institutions’ joint capabilities in fundamental scientific investigation, translational research and clinical trials.