The following grants were received through the UConn Health Center’s Office of Research Administration and Finance in September 2011. The list represents new awards as well as continuations. The list of grants is supplied to UConn Today by the Office of Research Administration and Finance.

Federal

Aguila, H., Immunology
Osteoclasts from Pluripotent Stem Cells
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, $383,733, 4/10-3/12

Carmichael, G., Genetics and Developmental Biology
Processing and Function of Polyoma RNA
National Cancer Institute, $319,260, 9/11-7/16

Cherniack, M., Public Health and Population Sciences
Aging, Musculoskeletal Disorders, and Work Capacity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, $618,863, 9/08-8/13

Cherniack, M., Public Health and Population Sciences
Glove and Tool Intervention to Reduce Hand-Arm Vibration
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, $581,140, 9/09-8/13

Diaz, P., Periodontology
Novel Flow Cell Model to Study Oral Mucosa – Polymicrobial Biofilm Interactions
National Center for Resource Resources, $17,569, 9/10-2/12

Diaz, P., Periodontology
The Oral Microbiome During Cancer Chemotherapy and Its Role in Oral Mucositis
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, $715,756, 9/10-8/14

Hansen, M., Center for Molecular Medicine
On the Nature of Expansion of Paget’s Disease of Bone
U.S. Army, $112,728, 9/11-9/12

Jaffe, L., Cell Biology
Signal Transduction at Fertilization
National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, $296,962, 9/08-8/13

Khanna, K., Immunology
Visualizing Endogenous CD8 T-Cell Migration to Infection
National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, $249,000, 9/10-8/12

King, S., Molecular, Microbial, and Structural Biology
Molecular Analysis of Flagellar Dynein Function
National Institute of General Medical Sciences, $30,824, 4/9-3/13

Laurencin, C., Orthopaedic Surgery
EFRI-CBE Biological, Chemical, and Mechanical Surface Cues for Cell Migration, Proliferation, and Differentiation
National Science Foundation: Physiology, Cell & Molecular Biology, $120,000, 9/08-8/12

Lefrancois, L., Immunology
Role of IL-15 in CD8 T-Cell Development
National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, $366,300, 9/08-8/12

Liang, B., Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center
Studies of Phospholipase CA in Freeze Trauma-Induced Skeletal Muscle Injury
U.S. Army, $132,842, 9/11-10/12

Litt, M., Behavioral Sciences and Community Health
Network Support for Alcohol Treatment: Mechanisms and Effectiveness
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, $627,166, 9/9-8/14

Ma, X., Neuroscience
Specifying Human IPSC-Derived Medium Spiny Neurons for Cocaine Abuse Research
National Institute on Drug Abuse, $231,000, 9/11-6/13

Maines, R., Neuroscience
Role of Kalirin 7 in Estrogen Mediated Spine Plasticity in the Hippocampus
National Institute of Mental Health, $7,687, 4/10-3/12

Mayer, B., Genetics and Developmental Biology
Functional Role of NCK and CRK Binding Interactions
National Cancer Institute, $328,429, 9/09-8/13

McCullough, L., Neuroscience
Regulation of the Microglial Response to Stroke
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, $231,000, 9/11-8/13

Morse, T., Public Health and Population Sciences
Green Cleaning Exposure Characterization and Adoption Process Among Custodians
Centers for Disease Control, $316,051, 9/9-8/13

Petry, N., Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center
Reinforcing Exercise in Cocaine Abusers
National Institute on Drug Abuse, $131,101, 9/09-8/14

Petry, N., Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center
Reinforcing Exercise in Cocaine Abusers
National Institute on Drug Abuse, $621,186, 9/9-8/14

Reichenberger, E., Center for Regenerative Medicine & Skeletal Development
Genetic Analysis of Keloid Formation
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, $36,427, 4/7-4/12

Rogina, B., Genetics and Developmental Biology
Molecular Genetics of Caloric Restriction
National Institute on Aging, $298,731, 9/9-8/14

Rothfield, L., Molecular, Microbial and Structural Biology
Studies of E. Coli Min Proteins
National Institute of General Medical Sciences, $31,827, 4/9-3/14

Rowe, D., Center for Regenerative Medicine & Skeletal Development
Adult Stem Cells: Osteoblast Differentiation and Engraftment
National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, $308,718, 9/7-8/12

Schensul, S., Community Medicine and Health Care
The Prevention of HIV/STI Among Married Women in Urban India
National Institute of Mental Health, $580,926, 9/07-8/12

Setlow, P., Molecular, Microbial and Structural Biology
Mechanisms of Bacterial Spore Germination
U.S. Army, $312,778, 7/09-6/12

Setlow, P., Molecular, Microbial and Structural Biology
Mechanisms of Bacterial Spore Germination
U.S. Army, $31,000, 7/09-6/12

Setlow, P., Center for Cell Analysis and Modeling
Mechanisms of Bacterial Spore Germination
U.S. Army, $54,722, 7/09-6/12

Shapiro, L., Center for Vascular Biology
Optimal Derivation of Murine Embryonic Distal Airway Stem Cells
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, $343,749, 7/10-6/15

Wolfson, L., Neurology
Intensive Blood Pressure Reduction to Lessen Functional Decline
National Institute on Aging, $684,157, 9/11-8/16

Wolgemuth, C., Cell Biology
Biophysics of the Morphology and Motility of Spirochetes
National Institute of General Medical Sciences, $324,053, 9/10-8/14

Zecevic, N., Neuroscience
SHH Signaling and Interneuron Progenitors in Human Subventricular Zone
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, $192,500, 8/11-7/13

Private

Brewer, M., Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center
Optical Imaging Studies of Ovarian Epithelial Cell Migration and Invasion Using Microfabricated Models of the Extracellular Matrix
*University of Wisconsin, $38,969, 7/10-6/12

Briggs-Gowan, M., Psychiatry
Developmental Characterization of Preschool Disruptive Behavior
*Northwestern University, $18,112, 2/11-1/12

Drazinic, C., Psychiatry
Crest-E Study
*General Hospital Corporation Institute for Health Policy, $111,100, 7/08-6/12

Fifield, J., Ethel Donaghue Tripp Center
FFS Medical Home Network Pilot Project E
The Commonwealth Fund, $15,805, 1/08-9/11

Han, K., Center for Vascular Biology
Influence of Apoptotic Cell Clearance Mechanisms in Atherosclerosis
American Heart Association, $66,000, 7/11-6/14

Hao, J., Orthodontics
Mutant DSPP Protein Accumulation
American Association of Endodontists Foundation, $15,000, 7/11-6/12

Hesselbrock, V., Psychiatry
Etiology of Suicidal Behavior During Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
*University of Rochester, $49,280, 8/10-7/13

Lalande, M., Genetics and Developmental Biology
Identification on PWS Candidate Genes
Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, $50,000, 9/11-8/12

Lee, S., Center on Aging
The Role of SLIT-3 in Bone Metabolism
The Asian Medical Center/University of Ulsan College of Medicine, $21,579, 7/11-6/12

Lieberman, J., Orthopaedic Surgery
Progenitor Cell Response to Bone Graft Substitutes in Bone Repair
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, $200,000, 1/10-12/12

Metersky, M., Pulmonary
Bronchiectas Research Registry Consortium Site Agreement
COPD Foundation Inc., $6,250, 9/11-9/16

Redden, J., Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center
AKAP18 Regulation of L-1, a Novel Mechanism of Phosphatase Inhibition in the Heart
American Heart Association, $22,000, 7/11-6/13

Rowe, D., Center for Regenerative Medicine & Skeletal Development
Repair and Regeneration of Osteochondral Defects in Mouse Articular Joints
University of Connecticut, $20,000, 9/11-8/14

Smilowitz, H., Cell Biology
Infrared and X-Ray Nanogold Therapy of Head & Neck Cancers
*Nanoprobes Inc., $110,867, 4/11-3/12

Swede, H., Community Medicine and Health Care
Triple Negative Breast Cancer and Survival Disparity
Connecticut Breast Health Initiative, $50,000, 7/11-6/12

Taylor, J., General Surgery
Inflammatory Cytokines and Bladder Cancer
American Cancer Society, $145,800, 7/08-6/13

Tennen, H., Community Medicine and Health Care
Alcohol Use in College Students: Cognition and FMR (AO7432)
*Yale University, $81,190, 9/09-8/13

Ungemack, J., Community Medicine and Health Care
Family-Based Treatment for Parental Substance Abuse and Child Maltreatment (MUSC 10-090)
*Medical University of South Carolina, $43,422, 10/10-7/12

State

Clement, J., Neag Cancer Center
Prognostic Significance of SATB1 Expression in Bladder Cancer and Its Role in Cisplatin Chemoresistance
University of Connecticut Health Center – CICATS, $28,718, 7/11-6/12

Dieckhaus, K., Medicine-Administration
HIV Medication Adherence Services
Conn. Department of Public Health, $232,118, 7/11-6/12

Fifield, J., Ethel Donaghue Tripp Center
Research on the Effectiveness of Fresh Place
University of Connecticut, $19,871, 7/10-6/12

Ford, J., Psychiatry
Emily J. Trauma Clinic
Conn. Department of Children & Families, $257,704, 7/11-6/13

Hurley, M., Health Career Opportunity Programs
Connecticut Collegiate Awareness and Preparation Program
Conn. Board of Higher Education, $75,000, 7/11-6/13

*Denotes federal funds which are awarded to other institutions and “passed through” to the UConn Health Center.