Extramural Funding

Wadsworth Center administers legislatively authorized extramural funding programs that support New York State investigators studying specific topics, including:

• Stem Cells - New York Stem Cell Science (NYSTEM) works to further the agenda of the Empire State Stem Cell Board, established in April 2007 for the purpose of administering grants for basic, applied, translational or other research and development activities that will advance scientific discoveries in fields related to stem cell biology.
• Breast Cancer - The Health Research Science Board has supported breast cancer research studies and education projects since 1996.
• Spinal Cord Injuries - The Spinal Cord Injury Research Board, established in 1999, distributes research grants to find a cure for spinal cord injuries.