Rhode Island's Congressional delegation has secured 18-million-dollars in federal funding for medical research in the state.
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo say the funding from Health and Human Services will help state institutions to advance science, medicine, and health care.
“Investing in Rhode Island’s innovative researchers and growing the state’s research capacity helps discover new cures and treatments, improves health care, and saves lives,” said Senator Reed, a member of the Appropriations Committee. “I will continue working at the federal level to protect and expand investments that help advance pioneering medical research, strengthen public health, and promote hope and healing.”
“Rhode Island’s hospitals and higher education institutions are at the forefront of cutting-edge medical research and discoveries,” said Senator Whitehouse. “This federal funding will help the Ocean State pursue groundbreaking cures and treatments for generations to come.”
“Research happening in Rhode Island, driven by talented innovators across the Ocean State, is advancing medical breakthroughs and saving lives,” said Magaziner. “I am proud to work with my colleagues in the congressional delegation to ensure our state can continue to be a hub for medical research.”
“This investment in medical research will fuel discovery in our state and help keep Rhode Islanders healthy for generations to come,” said Congressman Amo. “I’m proud to work alongside my colleagues in the federal delegation to invest in health research, support local researchers, and ensure medical innovation continues to flourish across our state.”
A large portion of the federal funding will be used by universities and hospitals, as well as RIDOH, to support medical advancement and research related to aging, childhood development, mental health care, substance use, addiction, neurological disorders, and more.
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