Biological Sciences

NSF and NIH Announce Biomedical Research Initiative for Next-Gen BioTechnologies – SynBio Control (BRING SynBio)

September 11, 2024

Lewis-Burke Assosicates have provided us with a report about NSF and NIH's new collaborative program, Biomedical Research Initiative for Next-Gen BioTechnologies – SynBio Control (BRING SynBio). BRING SynBio is a two-phased program that seeks to support fundamental synthetic and engineering biology research and accelerate its translation into early-stage, biomedical technologies specifically focused on the use of biological control theory. Please see the report for more...

Washington Update - September 6, 2024

September 6, 2024

Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report. In this report:

Funding Opportunity: NEH Releases Second Solicitation for Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence Program Funding Opportunity: National Science Foundation Releases New DRK-12 Resource Center on Transformative Education Research and Translation Solicitation Engagement...

November Elections Outlook for Research and Development Priority Areas

September 6, 2024

Lewis-Burke has provided campus with a report about the potential implications of the November elections on overall U.S. research and development (R&D) priorities for the next Administration. While there are currently limited details on R&D priorities for a second Trump or a Harris Administration, we assume a future President Harris would have similar priorities as President Biden (with some additional new signature initiatives expected), and we also consider what...

Washington Update - August 16, 2024

August 16, 2024

Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report. In this report:

Funding Opportunity: DHS S&T Directorate Releases FY 2024 Long Range BAA Funding Opportunity: NSF Releases Solicitation for Science and Technology Centers (STC): Integrative Partnerships Funding Opportunity: NOAA Releases 2024 Climate Program Office Competitions Funding Opportunities: IES Special Education and Postsecondary Evaluation DOD Funding Opportunities:...

Washington Update - August 9, 2024

August 9, 2024

Lewis-Burke Associates periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report. In this report:

Appropriations Update: Senate Appropriations Committee Approves FY 2025 Labor-H Bill Appropriations Update: Senate Appropriations Committee Favorably Reports FY 2025 Energy and Water Development Bill Funding Opportunity: NOAA Releases Solicitation for Climate Variability and Predictability Program Engagement Opportunity: Lewis-Burke Attending the 2024 Military Health...

ARPA-H Platform Optimizing SynBio for Early Intervention and Detection in Oncology (POSEIDON)

August 2, 2024

Platform Optimizing SynBio for Early Intervention and Detection in Oncology (POSEIDON), led by Ross Uhrich, “aims to fundamentally change the field of cancer screening by developing first-in-class, over-the-counter, MCED tests that screen for 30+ cancers at Stage 1. POSEIDON intends to develop non-invasive synthetic sensors and reporters to reliably detect cancer from breath or urine samples at home. The self-administered kit, based on human-centered design, would allow any adult American to screen for...

ARPA-H Groundbreaking Lymphatic Interventions and Drug Exploration (GLIDE)

August 2, 2024

The GLIDE program is run by Kimberley Steele, “envisions a future where doctors have a wide variety of therapeutic tools targeting abnormal lymphatic structure and function. Such treatments could prevent and cure primary lymphatic disease and other chronic disorders associated with lymphatic dysfunction, like autoimmune disorders and cancers. GLIDE aims to advance lymphatic medicine, improve our understanding of the role of lymphatic dysfunction in disease, and build effective, affordable, and accessible...

UC Drug Discovery Consortium (UC DDC) Seed Funding

August 29, 2024

The University of California Drug Discovery Consortium (UC DDC) is seeking applications for the 2024 Seed Funding Program. This program will support exceptional UC faculty to advance promising drug discovery or drug development projects. Data generated with seed funding from the UC DCC is intended to position the faculty member to pursue federal, philanthropic, or commercial...

NSF Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure-1

August 23, 2024

For a full report, view the Lewis-Burke write-up. The National Science Foundation recently announced a new round of the Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1 program. The Mid-scale RI-1 program supports the design or implementation of unique and compelling research infrastructure projects that respond to an identified need of the research community and/or fulfillment of a national need to enable U.S. researchers to be competitive in a global research environment. Mid-scale...

Washington Update - June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024

Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report. In this report:

Appropriations Update

·House Labor-HHS-ED Subcommittee Approves FY 2025 Appropriations Bill

Policy Updates

·Congressional Interest in NIH Reform Continues with New Framework, Engagement...