University of Tennessee Chattanooga to receive $3 million for translational research initiative
Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, who has been an advocate for the university and the Chattanooga community, helped secure the federal funding.
The University of Tennessee Chattanooga will receive $3 million in federal funding to support its new translational research initiative. The funding was secured by Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, a longtime supporter of and advocate for the university and the Chattanooga community as a whole. The translational research initiative will help bring research breakthroughs into practice within industry.
According to an article on the University of Tennessee Chattanooga’s website, Lori Bruce, who serves as the chancellor of UTC, was quoted as saying, “This funding was a top priority for the UT System and will launch a translational research initiative on our campus that is designed to close the gap between academic discovery and industry-ready solutions. It will accelerate commercialization, support patent development and expand research capacity on our campus. Congressman Fleischmann has been a consistent and unwavering champion for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His leadership reflects a clear recognition that applied research and innovation are essential to strengthening our city, our state and our nation. Innovation that directly impacts the lives of our citizens on a daily basis is happening right here. Through his continued commitment, our University and our City are positioned at the forefront of the future of the quantum internet while driving economic growth and competitiveness for our entire state and our nation. Thank you for your commitment to us and to our future.”
The Translational Research Program will exist within the university’s Research Institute. The goal of the initiative is to help bring research breakthroughs into practice in various industries, providing practical solutions for the state and the country. The newly secured funding for the initiative will purchase equipment that will increase the university’s ability to undergo translational research and testing, provide more educational opportunities for students, and receive guidance that will assist with developing intellectual property disclosures and patent submissions.
This initiative is expected to create more jobs for the state of Tennessee in the research and development industry, as well as fostering economic growth in the region.
For more information about the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, visit the school’s website.