The following grants were received through the UConn Health Center’s Office of Research Administration and Finance in October 2009. 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 Grants

Adler, A., Immunology
Mechanisms of Effector CD4 Cell Tolerization
National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, $382,500, 9/09-8/10

Bayarsaihan, D., Reconstructive Sciences
Role of TFII-I in Craniofacial Development
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, $366,722, 4/09-5/10

Jackman, N., Neuroscience
Regulation of System XC by Interleukin 1 BETA
National Institute on Aging, $55,043, 9/09-8/10

Lichtler, A., Reconstructive Sciences
Development of IPS Cells to Study Craniometaphyseal Dysplasia in Humans
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, $195,075, 9/09-8/10

Loew, L., Center for Cell Analysis
National Resource for Cell Analysis and Modeling
National Center for Research Resources, $591,375, 5/09-4/10

McElhaney, J., Immunology
T-Cell Responses Predict Influenza Risk in Older Adults
National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, $65,033, 7/05-3/10

Rodionov, V., Cell Biology
Regulation of Intracellular Transport
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, $184,773, 9/09-8/10

Shapiro, L., Center for Vascular Biology
Interactive Signaling Modules in Vascular Inflammation
National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, $1,628,487, 8/09-6/10

Weller, S., Molecular, Microbial & Structural Biology
New Faculty Recruitment in NMR Structural Biology
National Institute of General Medical Sciences, $382,500, 9/09-8/10

Wolgemuth, C., Cell Biology
The Dynamics of Contracting Gels During Crawling and Blebbing
NSF, Behavioral & Natural Sciences, $157,188, 10/09-9/10

Wolgemuth, C., Cell Biology
The Collective Dynamics of Cells in Tissue
NSF, Behavioral & Natural Sciences, $260,000, 9/09-8/12

Private Grants

Abu-Hasaballah, K., Clinical Research Center
The Temporal Relationship of Partner Violence & Drug Abuse
*Yale University, $2,448, 9/05-8/10

Alessi, S., The Pat & Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center
Estimating the Price Elasticities of Demand for Illicit Drugs
*George Mason University, $194,000, 9/09-8/10

Blinov, M., Center for Cell Analysis
Computational Tools for Rule-Based Model Biochemical Systems
*University of New Mexico, $26,780, 6/08-5/10

Briggs-Gowan, M., Psychiatry
Developmental Characterization of Preschool Disruptive Behavior
*University of Illinois, $17,073, 2/09-1/10

Cherniack, M., Medicine
Health Improvement Through Training and Employee Control
*University of Massachusetts–Lowell, $346,864, 7/06-6/10

Kranzler, H., Psychiatry
Genetics of Opioid Dependence
*Yale University, $224,708, 8/05-6/10

Kream, B., Medicine
Chromosome 10 QTL Associated with IGF-1 and Bone Mass
*Maine Medical Center, $127,893, 6/09-5/10

Kumbar, S., Orthopaedic Surgery
Novel Structured Nanofibrous Scaffolds for Bone Healing
Stevens Institute, $49,303, 8/09-7/10

Loew, L., Center for Cell Analysis
Network and Pathways Collaborative Research Projects (ARRA)
*Scripps Research Institute, $76,500, 9/09-8/10

Orenstein, S., Surgery
Role of Mast Histopathologic Tissue Changes at Site Prosthetic Meshes
Pyrtek Fund, $25,000, 7/08-6/10

Puddington, L., Immunology
Maternal Influence on the Development of Allergy in Offspring (ARRA)
*Connecticut Children’s Trust Fund, $39,372, 10/09-8/10

Salazar, J., Pediatrics
Juan Salazar Research Supplies and Services
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, $56,000, 10/08-9/10

Salazar, J., Pediatrics
Salazar Research Assistant
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, $77,700, 10/09-9/10

Salazar, J., Pediatrics
Salazar Post Doc
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, $73,700, 7/09-9/10

Schaff, J., Center for Cell Analysis
Computational Tools for Rule-Based Model Biochemical Systems
*California Institute of Technology, $71,854, 7/08-6/10

Smith, P., Surgery
Investigation of Age-Induced Alterations of Urethral Structure and Function
American Geriatrics Society, $75,000, 7/09-6/11

Tanzer, J., Oral Health & Diagnostic Sciences
Travel Award Letter to BASF
Connecticut Council for Problem Gambling, $2,305, 3/09-12/09

Tikoo, M., Community Medicine & Health
Assistance with Evidence Based Hospital Referral Implementation
National Data Infrastructure Improvement Consortium, $60,251, 8/09-7/10

Ungemack, J., Ethel Donaghue TRIPP Center
Evaluation of the Village for Families & Children Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs Grant
Village for Families & Children Inc., $28,169, 3/07-8/10

State Grants

Clark-Dufner, P., Medical Dean’s Office
State-Wide Sexual Violence Prevention Plan
*Connecticut Department of Public Health, $8,301, 4/09-12/09

McDermott, K., Medicine
Storrs Cooperative Project – Partners in Research Program
*UConn-Storrs, $47,585, 9/08-7/10

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