SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $35,000 TO SUPPORT MEDICAL SERVICES IN THE SOUTHERN TIER
Federal Dollars Will Help Train Students, Teachers, Create Researchers for the Future
Washington , D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $35,160 in federal dollars to help give students and teachers at Binghamton University's handson training and research experience in National Institutes of Health (NIH) laboratories. These federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year.
"Federal funding for medical research and training is needed now more than ever," said Schumer. "In these difficult economic times, it is critical that we continue to invest in cuttingedge medical research to push the boundaries of medicine and promote longterm economic growth. I will continue to fight for federal funds that will advance the Binghamton University as a worldclass research institution."
"It is critical that we invest in the lifesaving research and personnel training at our world class medical facilities in the Southern Tier," said Senator Gillibrand. "Federal funding for these cutting edge research and training programs will help with medical diagnosis and treatment while promoting economic growth in the Southern Tier. During these tough economic times, I will continue to work with Senator Schumer to ensure that New York gets its fair share of federal dollars."
Binghamton University will receive $35,160 to give students and teachers in the area handson training and research experience in NIHfunded laboratories. The federal investments for the Binghamton University are part of a broad $33 million investment nationwide to put nearly 4,000 students and teachers in NIHfunded laboratories in hopes of reaching breakthroughs to improve lives across the country.
Senators Schumer and Gillibrand are strong supporters of President Obama's economic plan. The investment will help create or save more than 200,000 jobs in New York, while laying the foundation of future economic growth with critical investments in health care technology and research, education, infrastructure and renewable energy.
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