Articles tagged with Corporate Funding
A CWRU team will provide regulatory guidelines for non-traditional gene editing experiments, aiming to protect the public while encouraging creativity and innovation. The researchers will explore options such as licensure requirements, experiment reporting, and equipment restrictions.
A new prototype by Stanford University tackles presbyopia by using eye-tracking sensors and fluid-filled lenses that adapt to changing focus needs. The technology has shown promising results in tests with 56 people, outperforming traditional progressive lenses.
A recent study reveals that nearly a third of US patents rely on government-funded research, underscoring the importance of federal investment in driving technological progress. The research found that corporations have increasingly relied on federally supported research, leading to more important and impactful patents.
A recent analysis found that the UK drug industry donated over £57 million to patient organisations between 2012 and 2016. The majority of this funding was directed towards commercially high-profile conditions such as cancer and diabetes, with companies prioritising public involvement, research engagement, and advocacy.
Researchers found that CEOs who release more negative news before their executive stock option grant date see significant gains. The study suggests that CEOs underpaid compared to peers and with discretion are more likely to manipulate the system. To guard against further gaming, additional regulation and governance are recommended.
Researchers found that people trust their own abilities more than AI advice, even with flawless systems. A study using the Iterated Prisoner's Dilemma game showed that two-thirds of human decisions disagreed with AI suggestions, regardless of accuracy.
A new study identifies four key areas to combat climate misinformation: public inoculation, legal strategies, political mechanisms, and financial transparency. The research proposes coordinated strategies to counter false content and expose the institutional network enabling its spread.
Researchers at UTSA create Cyberwell, an algorithm that reduces negative side effects of virtual reality on users. The algorithm predicts and personalizes cybersickness reduction through deep learning models.
The new approach uses Miura-Ori patterns to create tunable filters, enabling devices to change which signals they block throughout a large range of frequencies. This technology has various applications in antenna systems and electromagnetic cloaking systems.
Implementing a national pharmacare program in 2020 would require $9.7 billion in public funding, resulting in $13.5 billion in savings to the private sector. The authors suggest using a mix of federal revenue sources, including small increases in personal and corporate taxes.
Two UTA social work professors, Noelle Fields and Ling Xu, have received a $459,994 NIH grant to develop an intervention program for African American dementia caregivers. The SCP Plus program aims to reduce caregiver burden and stress while increasing the well-being of caregivers.
The University of Texas at Arlington has received a $1.2 million grant from the US Department of Education to increase doctoral students in computer science and engineering, particularly among women and minorities. The grant will also support interdisciplinary research on assistive technologies for people with disabilities.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association has awarded $9.9 million in research grants to accelerate treatments and cures for over 40 diseases. The grants support innovative research in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
The US Federal Commission has invested $400K in the University of Pittsburgh's Nuclear Engineering Program to support two graduate fellowships. The program aims to develop cutting-edge nuclear technologies and provide educational experiences that lead to a PhD or MS degree.
Scientists aim to create a DNA-based read-only memory (ROM) with applications in electronic devices, leveraging the unique electrical properties of DNA molecules. The proposed technology could lead to more efficient and compact devices.
The SunTrust Foundation has awarded the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture a $300,000 grant to expand its financial literacy program, On My Own, which already reaches over 30,000 students annually. The program uses simulation-based challenges to teach students about managing family income and make real-life decisions.
A US study of over 20,000 adult vapers found that non-tobacco flavors, especially fruit-based ones, are increasingly preferred to tobacco flavors. This shift is contributing to tobacco harm reduction.
A novel computational approach has been developed to calculate optimal personalized brain stimulation treatment for Alzheimer's disease. The new framework incorporates patients' MRI scans and physiological brain signaling measurements to identify specific brain regions that would benefit from stimulation.
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research has awarded a $5 million grant to Texas A&M AgriLife Research to develop and adopt water and energy-efficient irrigation technologies. The grant will be matched by project partners, totaling $10 million over five years. Researchers will focus on precision application systems, weather pre...
LepVax, IDRI's leprosy vaccine candidate, shows promise in pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis against M. leprae infection in animals. It alleviates and delays neurologic disruptions caused by the bacteria, a major breakthrough for leprosy treatment.
The Ceres partnership aims to drive commercialization of agritech research and innovation through effective sharing of expertise and collaboration with business partners. The initiative is part of Research England's Connecting Capability Fund and secured additional funding commitments of over £15 million.
Research found that forest owners at greater risk of causing deforestation are more likely to participate in conservation programs when controlled harvesting is allowed. Sustainable timber harvesting was a key factor in their willingness to accept contracts, suggesting that such practices can enhance ecological impacts.
Researchers have identified several genes responsible for Alzheimer's disease, including those affecting brain structure and function. These findings provide insight into the biological mechanisms leading to AD, particularly in the pre-symptom stages, and may lead to new treatments.
Experts at HSE found that foreign direct investment (FDI) can facilitate the success of export-oriented strategies by increasing diversification of funding sources, participation in global value chains, and access to cheaper credit resources. This can offset poor corporate governance and lack of institutional development.
A new RAND Corporation study finds that US transportation and water infrastructure funding is not broken, but a national consensus on priorities is needed. Targeted spending increases can largely eliminate maintenance backlogs by 2030, while federal capital funding can include resilience requirements for natural disasters and climate c...
Researchers will analyze U.S. biorefinery supply chains from feedstock to alternative jet fuels, with a focus on Southeastern states. The project aims to accelerate the commercialization of renewable fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%.
Researchers at UC Davis will analyze the role of academic brands in modern universities, exploring how they reflect and shape university identity. The study aims to understand the relationship between branding, metrics, and excellence, with potential implications for faculty recruitment and funding.
A new telescope attachment using custom beam-shaping diffusers enables highly precise ground-based observations of exoplanets. The technology minimizes distortions caused by the Earth's atmosphere, allowing for stable and smooth images that are essential for maximizing precision in measurements.
The University of Hawaii has received a nearly $6.3 million grant to develop a heat-stable, trivalent Ebola vaccine that can protect against three related viruses in the same family. The vaccine, developed by Axel Lehrer, PhD, has the potential to speed up protection for health workers and others during outbreaks.
The University of Akron has launched a program called 'Zip to Industry' to explore the impact of job shadowing on STEM student retention. The project aims to provide paid job shadowing experiences for at-risk first-year STEM students to help them gain exposure to real-world work and develop skills needed to succeed.
Researchers at Brown University plan to conduct a randomized trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a personalized music program in improving care and outcomes for nursing home residents with dementia. The new study aims to provide clearer evidence on the impact of MUSIC & MEMORY, which has shown promising results in previous studies.
A new study from NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development questions the adequacy of foundation-supported nonprofit news organizations as a solution to journalism's financial crisis. The study finds that these organizations often prioritize impact over sustainability and may be influenced by donors' agendas.
Researchers at LSU Health New Orleans will investigate the potential efficacy of Exscien1-III, a patented three-part fusion protein designed to repair DNA damage and improve cardiovascular disease outcomes. The goal is to move the promising new drug toward human clinical trials.
In fiscal 2016-17, UCI researchers secured $378 million in grants and contracts, with a strong focus on health research and collaborations with companies. The funding reflects continued support for the university's world-class faculty, facilities, and community-based programs.
Fine Instrument Technology developed a low-field NMR device, SpecFIT, that performs chemical and physical analyses of fruit, grains, olive oil, milk, and meat. The device uses signal fade duration to measure sugar content, fat content, moisture, tenderness, flavor, and succulence.
Penn State researchers will use a new grant to develop an extraction technique combining pressure filtration and ion-exchange/ion chromatography to recover rare earth elements from domestic coal. The goal is to determine the economic feasibility of recovering REEs from coal-related materials.
A new study at Michigan State University finds that people are skeptical of research linked to a company, even if the partner has a good reputation. The public's perception of science is affected by corporate involvement, with 77% of participants expressing negative views.
The US Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is providing $400,000 to increase women and minority representation in the agricultural science workforce. Eligible applicants can apply for funding through NIFA's Women and Minorities in Science program.
The USDA has announced $21.8 million in funding to address the outbreak of citrus greening disease, also known as Huanglongbing (HLB), which poses an imminent threat to US citrus production. Innovative solutions and research are being developed to combat this devastating disease.
Two UCSB faculty members, Stefano Tessaro and Andrea Young, have been selected as recipients of the prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship for their outstanding contributions to cryptography and condensed matter physics. The fellowships will support their research efforts in building solid theoretical foundations for cryptogra...
A study found male caregivers reported more successes than problems during the first year of caring for stroke survivor wives/partners. The men struggled to maintain their prior lives but ultimately built confidence through functional improvement and fostered success through positive attitudes.
The BU College of Engineering is leading a $3.36 million project to improve connected and automated vehicles' energy efficiency by 20%. This initiative, funded by the US Department of Energy's ARPA-E NEXTCAR program, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil consumption per mile.
A new study published in PLOS Medicine found no long-term impact of maternal body mass index (BMI) on a child's risk of fatness in childhood and adolescence. The research used genetic information on 6,057 mother-offspring pairs to explore the causal effect of maternal pregnancy adiposity on future offspring adiposity.
The startup aims to develop a solid-state solution for hydrogen storage, offering a clean and efficient alternative to traditional methods. The technology has the potential to make hydrogen energy self-reliant and reduce carbon emissions.
The USDA has awarded $3.4 million to seven research projects aimed at developing new wheat varieties with improved yield and adaptability to different regions. These grants will support international collaboration on wheat research and help meet growing demand for wheat worldwide.
A new report by RAND Corporation offers guidance on promoting effective school leadership as a strategy for student achievement. The study synthesizes evidence on the effectiveness of school leadership interventions and identifies allowable activities under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
The USDA has granted $20.2 million to 34 small businesses for innovative research and development projects in food production, food safety, and forest management. The funding will support feasibility studies and project implementation through the Small Business Innovation Research program.
The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded four seed grants to interdisciplinary research projects tackling pressing problems such as loneliness among the elderly and urban Indian healthcare crisis. The winning teams will receive $20,000 to advance their work towards competing for externally funded grants.
Researchers at Penn State have developed a new method to synthesize two-dimensional gallium nitride using graphene encapsulation, opening up new avenues of research in 2D materials. The process produces ultra-thin sheets of gallium nitride with improved properties for applications in electronics and optoelectronics.
Neuroene Therapeutics is using the Phase I STTR grant to help further develop a novel class of compounds for treating epilepsy. The company aims to provide a new generation of anti-seizure drugs that can effectively control seizures in patients with limited success from current treatments.
Researchers at Iowa State University are developing an extreme quantum terahertz nanoscope to study materials at unprecedented scales of space, time and energy. The instrument will enable the discovery of new states of matter and manipulate electrons with minimal heating.
A new study reveals that genetic factors play a crucial role in shaping the brain's cortical pattern, with close relationships between genetic variants across different regions. The findings suggest potential functional relationships among cortical brain regions, shedding light on the complex mechanisms underlying brain development.
Researchers Iver Anderson and Emma White at Ames Laboratory are awarded a grant to test the performance of Alnico magnets in advanced drive motors. They aim to reduce materials cost, cooling needs, and magnet-processing costs.
Arrhythmotech aims to detect nerve activity using its device capable of detecting the body's fight-or-flight response on the skin. The company will collaborate with researchers at the Mayo Clinic and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, with a goal of making its method widely available for research, education, and patient care.
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) has established a $3 million annual Bridge Grant program to support blood disease research. This initiative aims to ensure that promising researchers in hematology continue their work despite limited NIH funding.
Researchers aim to detect insider threats before they occur by analyzing digital forensic traces and identifying abnormal patterns in employee behavior. The new technology has the potential to prevent corporate espionage and widespread breaches like those committed by Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden.
The grant will enable further development of SPEAKmore! and related mobile technologies for advanced speech and language training. The company aims to help individuals produce more complex sentences and generalize newly learned language concepts, improving their communication skills.
The US Department of Agriculture has awarded $16.8 million in grants to support initiatives encouraging SNAP participants to purchase fruits and vegetables. The funding will benefit regional food producers, local economies, and the health of low-income families.
Leading experts argue that food industry funding can support health research, but only if safeguards are in place to prevent bias. Anna B Gilmore and Simon Capewell suggest that industry funding distorts the research agenda and produces biased results. In contrast, Paul Aveyard and Derek Yach recommend co-funding with clear guidelines.
The USDA has awarded $6.6 million in grants for research focused on improving animal nutrition and growth, with a goal of enhancing animal health, reducing production costs, and minimizing environmental impacts. Funded projects include studies on starch digestion in cattle and nutrient delivery to pigs facing disease challenges.