The following grants were received through the UConn Health Center’s Office of Research Administration and Finance in September 2012. The list represents new awards as well as continuations and is supplied to UConn Today by the Office of Research Administration and Finance.

Federal

Bayer, M
Poison Control Stabilization and Enhancement Program
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HRSA/DGMO/GSFB), $193,131, 9/12-8/13

Bruder, M.
MCH Research – Maternal and Child Health Research – Autism Intervention
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HRSA/DGMO/GSFB), $300,000, 9/12-8/13

Cherniack, M.
Aging, Musculoskeletal Disorders and Work Capacity
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, $546,029, 9/08-8/13

Claffey, K.
Discovery Platform for Cancer Antigens
National Cancer Institute, $442,807, 9/10-8/13

Diaz, P.
The Oral Microbiome During Cancer Chemotherapy and Its Role in Oral Mucositis
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, $803,123, 9/11-8/13

Cherniack, M.
Glove and Tool Intervention to Reduce Hand-Arm Vibration
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, $583,854, 9/09-8/13

Ferrer, F.
Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Pathway Based Therapy for Neuroblastoma
National Cancer Institute, $358,902, 8/12-6/13

Jaffe, L.
Signal Transduction at Fertilization
National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, $298,901, 9/08-8/13

,Conference Series in Geriatrics: From Bedside to Bench
National Institute on Aging, $50,000, 8/12-7/13

Laurencin, C.
EFRI-CBE Biological, Chemical and Mechanical Surface Cues
NSF – Physiology, Cell, & Molecular Biology, $99,700, 8/11-8/13

Laurencin, C.
Engineered Regeneration of Bone Through a Small Molecule Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, $170,542, 9/11-8/13

Laurencin, C.
Engineered Regeneration of Bone Through a Small Molecule Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, $64,363, 7/12-8/13

Litt, M.
Network Support for Alcohol Treatment: Mechanisms and Effectiveness
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, $599,881, 9/11-8/13

Maye, P.
Animal Models to Study Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells
National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, $206,928, 9/11-8/13

McCullough, L.
Regulation of the Microglial Response
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, $192,500, 9/11-8/13

Michalski, P.
The Cofilin Signaling Pathway in Dendritic Spines
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, $55,670, 9/11-9/13

Mukhopadhyay, B.
TCR Engineered CD4 Cells as Helpers in Tumor Immunology
National Cancer Institute, $226,056, 7/11-6/13

Reisine, S.
Changing Oral Health Norms and Hygiene Practices
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research

Rogina, B.
Molecular Genetics of Caloric Restriction
National Institute on Aging, $300,417, 9/9-8/13

Sansing, L.
Targeting Myeloid Population to Reduce Injuries After Intracerebral Hemorrhage
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, $187,380, 9/12-8/13

Steffens, D.
Midcareer Investigator Award in Geriatric Depression
National Institute of Mental Health, $116,396, 7/12-12/13

Wolfson, L.
Intensive Blood Pressure Reduction to Lessen Functional Decline Role
National Institute on Aging, $659,652, 9/12-8/13

Federal Pass Through

Brenner, B.
NSABP Treatment Trials TFED 39-185
National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project Foundation Inc., $16,200, 5/12-8/14

Brenner, B.
NSABP Treatment Trials TFED 39-185
National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project Foundation Inc., $8,927, 8/12-6/17

Clark-Dufner, P.
Connecticut Multicultural Health Partnership
Connecticut Department of Public Health, $107,361, 9/12-8/13

Hesselbrock, V.
Etiology of Suicidal Behavior During Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
University of Rochester, $50,712, 8/10-7/13

King, S.
Mitotic Functions of Cilia Proteins
University of Massachusetts, $30,925, 4/11-3/13

Puddington, L.
Maternal Influence on the Development of Allergy in Offspring
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, $23,200, 8/11-7/13

Rosenberg, D.
Inhibition of Novel Molecular Targets of Prostaglandin Formation for Antitumor Activity
University of Arizona, $30,800, 7/10-4/13

Salazar, J.
Together Learning Choices
Connecticut Department of Public Health, $15,256, 1/12-12/12

Wagner, J.
Stress Management Among Latinos with Type 2 Diabetes
Yale University, $108,245, 9/10-6/13

Non-Federal

Bruder, M.
Connecticut Collaborative for Improving Services
Connecticut Department of Public Health, $87,500, 9/12-8/13

Cloutier, M.
Easy Breathing Program
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, $85,005, 7/12-6/13

Drazinic, C.
Clinical Trial
University of Rochester, $56,399, 9/12-9/13

Ford, J.
Family & Community Ties Foster Care Program
Village for Families & Children Inc., $130,077, 7/12-6/14

Grant-Kels, J.
Medicis Dermatology Educational Grant
Medicis Global Services Corp., $9,780, 3/12-6/12

Han, K.
Influence of Apoptotic Cell Clearance Mechanisms in Atherosclerosis
American Heart Association, $66,000, 7/11-6/13

Pearson, G.
Emily J. Home Care Project
Connecticut Judicial Branch Court Support Services, $202,000, 7/08-6/13

Salazar, J.
Together Learning Choice
Connecticut Department of Public Health, $15,183, 1/12-12/12

Salazar, J.
UCHC Student Stipend
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, $2,500, 6/12-9/12

Schincaglia, G.
Clinical Trial
Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, $80,000, 1/12-1/13

Singh, K.
Clinical Trial
Medtronics USA Inc., $160,046, 8/12-7/16

Strober, B.
Clinical Trial
Amgen Inc., $4,000, 4/12-4/13

Takeda, K.
Is Prolyl Hydroxylase Domain Containing a Therapeutic Target for Angiogenesis?
American Heart Association, $77,000, 7/11-6/13