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NY A02744
Bill
Status
1/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Crystal Peoples-Stokes
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Center for Transplantation and Immunology Research (CTIR) at the University at Buffalo and Erie County Medical Center to advance kidney organ transplant longevity through improved immunology, pathology, and therapeutic knowledge.
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CTIR shall conduct research on immunology and B cell roles in transplantation, pathology of renal graft fibrosis progression, and therapeutics for individualizing immunosuppressive therapy.
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Center shall facilitate collaboration among laboratories, provide educational experiences for undergraduate and graduate students, and compete for extramural funding through investigator grants and program projects.
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Appropriates $227,333.34 annually for three years from the general fund to support administrative director and lab technician salaries, animal costs, laboratory supplies, equipment, and assays.
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Funds shall be administered through the University of Buffalo Foundation Services Inc. with designated administrators at Erie County Medical Center serving as responsible directors.
Legislative Description
Establishes a Center for Transplantation and Immunology Research at the University at Buffalo and Erie County Medical Center; provides the mission of the Center for Transportation and Immunology Research is to advance the longevity of kidney organ transplants through improved knowledge of immunology, pathology and therapeutics; grants authorization to apply for grants; makes an appropriation of $227,333.34 each year for three years.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/3/2024