Congressman McGovern; Senator Kerry: Massachusetts Wins $2.5 Mil For Medical Research

Senator John Kerry, along with Congressman Jim McGovern, today announced that five Massachusetts medical centers and universities will receive $2,488,046 in federal grants awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Senator John Kerry, along with Congressman Jim McGovern, today announced that five Massachusetts medical centers and universities will receive $2,488,046 in federal grants awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2011

CONTACT: Whitney Smith (Kerry), 202-224-4159

Michael Mershon (McGovern), 202-225-6101

Kerry, McGovern: Massachusetts Wins $2.5 Mil For Medical Research

Senator John Kerry, along with Congressman Jim McGovern, today announced that five Massachusetts medical centers and universities will receive $2,488,046 in federal grants awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The funding will go towards advancements in medical research and innovation.

-Every federal dollar counts when budget constraints are squeezing many vital efforts. This investment will allow our hospitals to continue finding cutting edge, life saving treatments that save lives,- said Sen. Kerry.

-UMass is on the cutting edge of some of the most exciting medical research in the world. I'm very pleased with this federal funding,- said Rep. McGovern

The following research projects will receive funding:

University of Massachusetts Medical School - Worcester
Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Research
$751,662.00

Boston University Medical Campus
Heart and Vascular Diseases Research
$675,249.00

Fenway Community Health Center
Research for Mothers and Children
$612,790.00

Children's Hospital Boston
Heart and Vascular Diseases Research
$501,135.00

Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention
$300,000.00

Children's Hospital Boston
Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Research
$260,000.00