The following grants were received through the UConn Health Center’s Office of Research Administration and Finance in April 2012. The list represents new awards as well as continuations. The list of grants is supplied to UConn Today by the Office of Research Administration and Finance.
Federal
Crocker, S., Neuroscience
Development of a Conditional T1MP Knockout Mouse
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, $77,000, 4/12-3/14
Graveley, B., Genetics and Developmental Biology
Trans-Splicing in Drosophila
National Institute of General Medical Sciences, $435,648, 4/11-3/15
Hao, B., Molecular, Microbial, and Structural Biology
Structural Studies of Substrate Recognition and Specificity by the SCF Ubiquitin
National Institute of General Medical Sciences, $291,165,4/12-3/17
Hesselbrock, V., Psychiatry
Learned and Genetic Vulnerabilities
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, $76,334, 12/10-11/12
Hesselbrock, V., Psychiatry
Learned and Genetic Vulnerabilities
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, $1,365, 12/10-11/12
Hesselbrock, V., Psychiatry
Learned and Genetic Vulnerabilities
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, $12,620, 12/10-11/12
Hesselbrock, V., Psychiatry
Learned and Genetic Vulnerabilities
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, $1,572, 12/10-11/12
Hesselbrock, V., Psychiatry
Learned and Genetic Vulnerabilities
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, $12,819, 12/10-11/12
Hesselbrock, V., Psychiatry
Learned and Genetic Vulnerabilities
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, $1,201, 12/10-11/12
Hesselbrock, V., Psychiatry
Learned and Genetic Vulnerabilities
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, $9,331, 12/10-11/12
Hesselbrock, V., Psychiatry
Learned and Genetic Vulnerabilities
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, $6,351, 12/10-11/12
Kaminer, Y., Psychiatry
Adaptive Treatment for Adolescent Cannabis Use Disorders
National Institute on Drug Abuse, $115,840, 9/11-7/16
Levine, E., Neuroscience
Synaptic Signaling in a Human Stem Cell Model of Angelman Syndrome
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, $192,500, 4/12-3/14
Maulik, N., General Surgery
Vetricular Remodeling in the Adapted Heart
National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, $400,007, 2/09-2/13
McCullough, L., Neuroscience
Chromosomal and Hormonal Contributions to Sex Differences in Ischemic Stroke
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, $485,893, 12/11-12/16
Moonzwe, L., Community Medicine and Health Care
Women’s Empowerment and Sexual Risk in Zambia
National Institute of Mental Health, $27,168, 4/11-12/12
Reichenberger, E., Center for Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development
Control of Bone Formation in Craniometaphyseal Dysplasia
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, $365,750, 4/11-3/16
Sanjay, A., Orthopaedic Surgery
Regulation of Osteoclast Function: Role of CbI P13K Complex
National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, $321,822, 6/11-5/13
Vella, A., Immunology
How Proinflammatory Cytokines Block T Cell Death In Vivo
National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, $382,756, 2/99-2/17
Yu, J., Center for Cell Analysis & Modeling
Bacterial Cytoskeletal Structures and Dynamics at Single Molecule Level
National Institute of General Medical Sciences, $27,560, 1/09-12/13
Private
Bezsonova, I. Molecular, Microbial, and Structural Biology
The Role of USP7 in Pediatric Neuroblastoma
Charles H. Hood Foundation, $150,000, 4/12-3/14
Briggs-Gowan, M., Psychiatry
Developmental Characterization of Preschool Disruptive Behavior
*Northwestern University, $18,590, 1/10-1/14
Cloutier, M., Pediatrics
The Added Value of Telephone Follow Ups and Home Visits in Helping Children Grow Up Healthy
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, $25,000, 1/12-6/13
Douglass, J., Pediatric Dentistry
Engaging Medical Clinicians in Oral Health
Foundation for Children Inc., $28,199, 1/12-12/12
Hesselbrock, V., Psychiatry
Collaborative Studies on the Genetics of Alcohol
*Childrens Center at SUNY Brooklyn Inc., $646,552, 9/11-8/12
Jennings, M., Adv. Education in General Dentistry
Integrating Oral Health in Medical Education
Association of American Medical Colleges, $20,000, 1/12-12/12
Levine, E., Neuroscience
Physiological Studies in a Human Stem Cell Model of 15Q Duplication Syndrome
Autism Speaks Inc., $120,000, 1/12-1/14
Levine, E., Neuroscience
Pathophysiology in a Human Stem Cell Model of Angelman Syndrome
Angelman Syndrome Foundation Inc., $120,000, 1/12-2/14
Tannenbaum, S., Neag Cancer Center
S1007 – Phase III Trial of Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy +/- Chemo in Patients with 1-3 Positive Nodes, Hormone Receptor-Positive and Her2-Negative Breast Cancer …
National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project Foundation, $20,000, 1/12-1/19
State
Dieckhaus, K., Medicine-Administration
HIV Medication Adherence Services DPH 2011-0264
Conn. Department of Public Health, $150,896, 4/11-3/13
Ferris, A., Center for Public Health
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) Plan
Conn. Department of Social Services, $818,644, 10/11-9/12
Hesselbrock, V., Psychiatry
Memorandum of Agreement Continuation
Conn. Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, $221,630, 3/11-3/13
Pearson, G., Psychiatry
Emily J. Program
Conn. Department of Children & Families, $202,000, 7/08-6/12
Robison, J., Center on Aging
Conn. DSS Dual Eligibles Demonstration
Conn. Department of Social Services, $4,342, 10/11-7/12
Robison, J., Center on Aging
Conn. DSS Dual Eligibles Demonstration (Project 2)
Conn. Department of Social Services, $30,000, 10/11-7/12
Trestman, R., Center for Public Health
Conn. Correctional Health Services Research
*University of Connecticut, $52,752, 3/12-8/12
Ungemack, J., Community Medicine and Health Care
UCHC/DMHAS Needs Assessment Study 12 MHA 1001
*Conn. Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, $40,000, 3/12-8/12
* Denotes federal funds that are awarded to other institutions and “passed through” to the UConn Health Center.
