Larson: Hartford Hospital and UCONN Secured NIH Research Funding

For Immediate Release: May 14, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds: 860-278-8888

Larson: Hartford Hospital and UCONN Secured NIH Research Funding

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that both Hartford Hospital and the University of Connecticut will receive over $11 million in federal funding to construct in-state research facilities that will spur economic development and help foster scientific advances to improve the health of our families and seniors.

"Connecticut is home to our nation's premier research and development institutions. This funding to Hartford Hospital and UConn will encourage advancement in science, create highly skilled jobs, and keep our state and our nation at the cutting edge of innovation," said Congressman Larson. "With emerging countries increasing their commitment to research and development in their schools, hospitals, and small businesses, it is imperative that we increase our investments in order to remain as the world leader in scientific research and development."

The funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Research Resources. These funds are part of an agenda led by Congressman Larson and President Obama to create and maintain American jobs in emerging scientific industries and create a long-term foundation for economic growth. In all, over $100 billion federal funding will be invested to encourage innovation and scientific development.

Hartford Hospital

$3,271,573

For construction of a facility that will be devoted to translational research in disease areas including autism and Alzheimer's disease.

University of Connecticut

$7,937,037

To construct and renovate facilities that will aid more than 100 researchers studying a range of topics including cardiovascular biology.

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