Connecticut Allocates $28 Million to Expand Broadband Access Across 88 Communities
Connecticut invests $28 million in broadband grants to enhance connectivity for over 3,300 locations, focusing on distressed municipalities. Major funding goes to Comcast for expanding services, while other providers like Frontier and Verizon also receive support. This initiative, part of the American Rescue Plan, aims to bridge the digital divide and improve internet access across the state.
Lario Therapeutics Secures $6 Million Grant for Parkinson’s Disease Research
Lario Therapeutics secures $6 million funding from The Michael J. Fox Foundation to advance research on Parkinson’s disease. This grant will support the company’s preclinical program focused on CaV2.3 calcium channel inhibition, aiming to develop innovative treatments for millions affected by this neurodegenerative disorder.
KSU researcher receives grant for ASF vaccine research
Kansas State University has received a $1 million grant to develop vaccines for African Swine Fever, with a total investment of over $2.64 million from various partners. The research aims to protect US pigs and safeguard the food supply in the event of an ASF outbreak.
3D printed facial reconstruction research receives $700,000 grant
Dr. Xiao Liu, a researcher at the University of Wollongong, has received $700,000 in funding to develop vital research into facial reconstruction methods for head and neck cancer patients. The funding will support the development of a hybrid 3D printed scaffold that facilitates rapid bone growth and is partially resorbable, aiming to significantly improve the quality of life for post-cancer patients. The research is crucial, as oral cancer ranks among the most prevalent cancers globally, with over 5,300 Australians newly diagnosed in 2023. The Passe and Williams Foundation CEO, Dr. Jeanette Pritchard, expressed excitement for the potential impact of Dr. Liu’s work on the field of oral rehabilitation and survivors of head and neck cancer.