First Quantum Grant to fund stem cell repair of damage from stroke: Team from Rice, Baylor College of Medicine aims for 'neuro-vascular regeneration'

Source: Baylor College of Medicine
Date: October 6, 2006

Summary:

HOUSTON -- (October 6, 2006) -- The National Institutes of Health named researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University in Houston as the first and only recipients of the inaugural Quantum Grant for their international research initiative to regenerate damaged brain cells and blood vessels for the treatment of stroke.

Commentary: Hopefully these newly-awarded grants will accelerate the pace of stroke research and the development of effective treatments for stroke patients.