UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute Receives $69.6 Million Grant from NIH

The UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has received a $69.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  CTSI is a research consortium comprised of UCLA, Cedars–Sinai Medical Center, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, and was established by the NIH to enhance biomedical research. From 2010-14 the CSRC participated in the CTSI's Community Engagement and Research Program, which focused on addressing pressing health needs of the diverse Los Angeles Latino community, and promoting and facilitating meaningful dialogue between the community and scientific researchers. CSRC director Chon A. Noriega serves on the CTSI Internal Advisory Board.

UCLA Newsroom reported on the new grant here.