The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation today lauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing legislation to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
In response to testimony from Robert J. Beall, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Foundation, the legislation includes a provision requiring that special attention be given to research for rare diseases, such as [...]
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CNN Money has a great piece describing the variety of projects that compete for and receive competitive SBIR funds – from sticky medical devices and anti-virus computer programs to creative recycling of (cow) waste. The SBA office of Technology oversees this project of the federal government as a way to fund the early, innovative ideas [...]
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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the leading organization in the United States devoted to curing and controlling cystic fibrosis. We spoke with Mary Dwight about her organization and the important work they do.
Can you tell us a bit about CFF’s purpose? The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the leader in developing drugs to treat and [...]
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