National Institutes of Health Funding Enhances Biomedical Research on Health Disparities in Baltimore
Increased Federal Funding for Biomedical Research
Morgan State University has received a $20 million federal grant to beef up its biomedical research center. The RCMI at Morgan focuses on chronic conditions (like cancer, diabetes, HIV, and COVID) that disproportionately affect minority groups, especially those living in urban Baltimore, announced the university today.
Research and Development Efforts
The $20.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will fund five more years of research, including upgrading laboratory technology as needed and supporting career development for junior investigators. RCMI was launched in 2019 with a $14.2 million grant from NIH (specifically, its division for Minority Health and Health Disparities).
- Investigation into chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, asthma, cancer, and neurological disorders
- Focus on prevention and treatment strategies
Paul B. Tchounwou, D.Sc., principal investigator and executive director of RCMI, commented on the new funding: Our team is dedicated to improving health outcomes in affected communities.
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