Scientist says he’s received ‘godsend’ research grant
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A UCI neuroscientist was awarded $3 million from the California stem cell research funding agency Wednesday.
The award will fund a study by Dr. Edwin Monuki on how to generate a cell type that keeps the brain and spinal cord healthy. Monuki was one of 23 scientists across 12 institutions to receive an award from the Independent Citizens Oversight Committee, the governing body of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.
UCI has no received a total of $51.2 million from the institute, putting it among the top five among 27 institutions in funding from the organization.
“This award is a godsend for my research program, given the historically tough funding climate we are currently in,” Monuki said in a news release.
— Daniel Tedford
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