Building the Economic Future of Eastern North Carolina by Expanding the Next Generation of Biomedical Researchers

Organization:
East Carolina University
Amount:
$200,000.00
Program Area:
Open Grants Program
County of Applicant:
Pitt
Year:
2013
Description:

The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to East Carolina University for the East Carolina Diabetes & Obesity Institute (ECDOI). The funding will support two new post-doctoral fellows for two years. Support of these investigators is expected to generate several multi-million-dollar grants that will, in turn, generate at least 3-6 additional jobs for technicians, nurses, and other personnel over the next three years and create significant additional scientific discoveries that will lead to new drug development and creation of new businesses in eastern North Carolina.

Contact:
Dr. Walter J. Pories(252) 744-3290
Areas Served:
Statewide

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