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RI Institutions Bag Over $18M in Federal Health Research Funds
17 Apr
Summary
- Over $18 million in federal funds awarded to Rhode Island entities.
- Brown University received nearly half, totaling $9.16 million.
- Funding supports research in critical areas like aging and addiction.
Institutions across Rhode Island are poised to benefit from more than $18 million in health and medical research funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Announced by Rhode Island's Congressional delegates, this significant federal investment will bolster research in crucial areas including aging, addiction, mental health, and maternal and child health.
Brown University emerged as a leading recipient, garnering approximately $9.16 million across 10 grants. These funds will support diverse research, with substantial awards allocated for studies on aging, drug abuse, addiction, and pharmacology. Other key beneficiaries include the Rhode Island Department of Health, The Miriam Hospital, and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human Services, collectively receiving millions to advance public health initiatives.
The funding arrives amid ongoing discussions about federal research priorities. While some areas have seen shifts, federal appropriations for HHS have remained largely stable. Fiscal year 2026 allocations for HHS include substantial investments in disease research, aiming to find new treatments and cures for conditions like Alzheimer's, cancer, and opioid use disorder.
