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Major Research Grants Awarded in Texas

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The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) took a giant step forward in the fight against cancer Wednesday, awarding its first round of cancer research grants to academic institutions and private companies throughout Texas. The CPRIT oversight committee approved more than $61 million in funding, including the award of 53 individual investigator grants and 13 high impact/ high risk research grants.

CPRIT was created through a constitutional amendment touted by a coalition of cancer organizations including LIVESTRONG and approved by more than 60 percent of Texas voters in 2007. The amendment authorizes $3 billion in bonds for cancer research and prevention over 10 years.

Research Grants by the numbers:
880 submitted
400 fully reviewed
66 recommended for funding
Grand Total: $61 million

Type of research:
16 grants are basic research (24%)
40 grants are translational research (61%)
10 grants are clinical research (15%)

The 66 individual investigator and high impact/ high risk projects awarded were selected from a pool of 880 applications submitted in early October.  Under the guidance of Dr. Al Gilman, CPRIT?s Chief Scientific Officer, each of the applications approved for funding underwent an intensive peer review process.

The selected projects address many types of cancer and cover the spectrum from basic science to clinical research. A majority of the selected projects are translational research focused on moving the discoveries quickly from the laboratory to the patient.

What?s next:
In March, the first round of prevention grants will be announced. We will look for benefits to underserved populations as it is essential for the Institute?s success.

In June, the multi-investigator research grant awards will be announced. We look forward to seeing great things like the creation of a clinical trials network for Texas.

Current Grant Application Opportunities:
? Company investment
? Research Training
? Community prevention collaboration
? Health care professional education and training
? Health promotion, education and outreach
? Prevention Innovation
? Recruitment grants (CPRIT Scholar)

Thanks to the voters of Texas who made this 10 year, 3 billion dollar commitment to cancer prevention and research a reality. Texas now leads the way as the second largest funder of cancer research after the National Cancer Institute. For more information about the awards please visit the CPRIT website.

  • http://Www.Caringbridge.org/visit/jillcostello Jill Costello

    Awesome!! Hopefully some of it will go to lung cancer research to help people like me (22 yrs old, never smoker, student-athlete) with stage IV cancer.

  • http://millerclimb.blogspot.com/ Daniel Miller

    It is great to see money going toward what looks like good science. I’m a fellow in pathology between my second and third years of medical school. I’m also trying to decide if I should continue. I’ve had thyroid cancer for 5 years and just found out it is in my vertebrae.

    I want to affect change more than anything else and research seems like the best way to do so for future generations. I am glad livestrong is spending money wisely. It makes me proud to wear the bracelet.

  • http://www.ehow.com/how_5058336_personal-cash-grants-philanthropists.html Grants

    Excellent article here’s my two cents. Grants typically assist non-profit companies, intermediary financing organizations, and state and local governments. The majority of of the government grants are given to distinct targeted groups with unique requirements.