Flinn Foundation commits $5.52M to College of Medicine – Phoenix

Flinn Foundation commits $5.52M to College of Medicine – Phoenix The gift will establish two research faculty positions and support training to further translational research in cardiovascular diseases, neurosciences and mental health. April 7, 2022 University Alumni and Development Programflinn-gift-web.jpg Lauren MacDonnell, a research associate in the Translational Cardiovascular Research Center, processes samples in the TCRC lab. Sun Belous/College of Medicine – Phoenix Marketing and CommunicationsHealthCollege of Medicine - PhoenixCollege of PharmacyCompassion Media contact(s)Beth Smith College of Medicine – Phoenixbhsmith1@arizona.edu602-827-2676TheFlinn Foundation has committed $5.5 million over five years to strengthen theUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix' s investment in translational research in cardiovascular diseases, neurosciences and mental health. The gift also will support pipeline training and education, as well as innovative research and development." The College of Medicine – Phoenix is grateful to the Flinn Foundation for this remarkable gift. We are excited to expand our long-standing collaboration and shared goals of investing in innovations that help build healthy communities, " saidGuy Reed, dean of the College of Medicine – Phoenix. " This investment in translational research will help us discover the cause of illness and develop tangible solutions that improve health. "  As part of its strategic plan, the colle...
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