UMaine to receive $337,000 for influenza research, WABI reports
WABI (Channel 5) reported the University of Maine has been awarded $337,100 for influenza research. U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King announced the award in a press release. The National Institute of General Medical Sciences awarded the grant funding to aid scientists in their study of influenza and the host cells it inhabits to learn how to best manipulate the virus for remedial treatment, according to the release. “The flu’s pervasive and contagious nature makes it a top priority for medical researchers year in and year out,” the senators said in a joint statement. “This research is particularly important for states like Maine with large elderly populations that are more susceptible to the flu. Thankfully, scientists at the University of Maine are hard at work to understand the best solutions for combatting this serious illness, and the grant funding will support them in that important effort.” The full release is online.