Research
Parkinson’s Foundation, Tag.bio partner to accelerate research, improve care for PD
The Parkinson’s Foundation and data analytics platform Tag.bio have announced a partnership to advance research into the causes and treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
Feinstein Institutes awarded $3.6M for spinal cord injury research
The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research has been awarded a $3.6 million grant, to be distributed over 5 years, from the New York State Department of Health for the study of spinal cord simulation and novel brain implant technology.
Pershing Square Foundation announces prize to fund cognitive health research
The Pershing Square Foundation announced the launch of the Maximizing Innovation in Neuroscience Discover prize to establish a community of multidisciplinary investigators who can improve understanding of the brain and cognition.
Industry has increasing role in ophthalmology research funding
A study highlighted the growing role of industry funding in ophthalmology research, with a 203% increase between 2014 and 2020.
‘We have to do better’: Liver health equity demands research investment to match burden
WASHINGTON — Funding research into liver disease, and reducing inequities in liver care, requires investment proportionate to its prevalence and burden on the health care system, said a keynote speaker at The Liver Meeting.
Panoramic Health launches clinical research division to improve kidney care outcomes
Panoramic Health announced the launch of Panoramic Science, its new clinical research division designed to improve kidney care innovation and outcomes, according to a press release.
Pandemic set back 96% of early-career researchers, particularly women
Four out of five early-career researchers were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of both career development and research productivity, according to data presented at the Women in Medicine Summit.
VIDEO: Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society advocates for research, education
QUEBEC CITY — In this video from the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meeting, Murray J. Penner, MD, FRCS(C), discusses the historical efforts and the latest research out of the Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.
NIH awards University of Kentucky $20.5 million for Alzheimer’s research
Researchers at the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging have received a $20.5 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to study astrocytes and their role in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Weill Cornell-led consortium awarded grant for cognitive impairment technology research
A consortium led by Weill Cornell Medicine has been awarded a $14.7 million NIH grant for its research center, which focuses on emerging and existing technologies that provide support for older adults with cognitive impairments.