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Congress Approves $8 Million
for UO Research
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The U.S. House and Senate have approved $8 million in funding for University of Oregon research projects that will continue vital research into brain function and provide significant momentum for collaborative nano-technology advancements.
The Department of Defense appropriations bill contains $3 million for the Brain, Biology and Machine Initiative (BBMI) and $5 million for the Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute (ONAMI).
“These awards focus on the university’s two highest research priorities in the sciences,” says Rich Linton, UO vice president for research and graduate studies. “The new funds will accelerate the pace and impact of the research, will deepen collaborative partnerships, will enhance the quality of the UO's research facilities, and will help UO scientists garner additional grant funding.”
The ONAMI funding includes $2.5 million for research on developing environmentally friendly nanotechnology materials and manufacturing processes and $2.5 million for development of miniaturized energy systems with diverse technologic applications.
The $3 million in BBMI funding will be used to advance research in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computational science and genetics to better elucidate the factors that influence learning, memory and behavior, both in normal functions and in associated brain disorders. Possible applications for ongoing UO research include improved methods to treat post-traumatic stress disorders or to reroute brain function to help offset brain injuries.
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