News on the money and policy behind biomedical research. Covers foundation and career-development awards, endocrine and neuroscience funding, and university royalties.
The UCSF Center for AIDS Research has been awarded a major grant from the National Institutes of Health to support ongoing work in basic, clinical, and behavioral science areas of HIV/AIDS. The grant will focus on developing new treatment approaches, understanding HIV transmission, and improving therapy effectiveness.
The University of Kentucky has been awarded a $961,582 grant to establish interactive learning modules on the internet for writing grant proposals. The program will target historically underrepresented institutions and provide training and mentorship to help them develop their research capabilities.
The University of California - San Francisco will establish the country's first formally funded training program for hospitalists, thanks to a $712,000 grant from the Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation. The program aims to develop skilled and efficient clinicians who can lead quality care in hospitals.
The Wistar Institute's Albert R. Taxin Brain Tumor Research Center has received a $350,000 challenge grant award from The Kresge Foundation to complete funding by January 1, 1999. Over $2.6 million has been raised so far towards the project's overall cost of $3.5 million.
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) has awarded $2 million to support 20 grants from the first round of applications. The grants focus on high-impact, high-risk research studies in areas such as cell biology, biophysics, and pharmacology.
GrantsNet provides an extensive database of fellowships, grants, and funding opportunities for young biomedical scientists. The site offers insights from previous recipients, tips for improving chances of receiving support, and information on various programs.
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund has granted $120,000 to EurekAlert! over a two-year period. This grant will enable the development of new content areas, including peer-reviewed journals and a 'Science by Country' section.
Researchers at Penn State are establishing a unique center for the development of ultrasonic transducer/array technology, improving diagnosis for medical conditions like cardiovascular disease and birth defects. The center will focus on developing high-frequency devices and using new materials to create better clinical images.
The Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution has received a three-year, $1.1 million grant to investigate the potential anticancer properties of Discodermolide, a marine-derived compound. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Discodermolide on experimental models of human lung, breast and ovarian cancers.
A University of Illinois team will investigate how humans and machines learn concepts through interdisciplinary research. The project aims to develop a computer system that builds on previous knowledge like a person.
Weiss's research focuses on controlling Il-4 gene expression to develop therapeutic strategies against detrimental effects. Published in top journals, her work aims to improve understanding of Il-4 production regulatory mechanisms.
A lack of national workforce policy has led to a mismatch between primary care physician supply and need, reducing access to care for underserved populations. The absence of rational policy also increases healthcare costs, with specialist physicians per 100,000 population predicting higher expenditures.
Sea Grant researchers are exploring various strategies to mitigate shipworm damage, a significant threat to marine ecosystems. The study aims to develop effective methods for reducing this type of damage and promoting sustainable coastal management.