Hartford Hospital and the University of Connecticut will receive over $11 million in federal funding to construct in-state research facilities, U.S. Rep. John B. Larson said.
Hartford Hospital will receive $3.3 million for construction of a facility that will be devoted to translational research in disease areas including autism and Alzheimer’s disease.
UConn netted $7.9 million to construct and renovate facilities that will aid more than 100 researchers studying a range of topics including cardiovascular biology.
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.
“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,” Larson said. “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.”
