Research Means Hope

October 2010

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Research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has contributed to some of

the most dramatic advances in human health.

Last year (FY 2010), OSUMC received

$190 million in research funding

71of our researchers have received

funding from ARRA grants

As of September of this year, the NIH has already awarded $76 million dollars to 160 projects here at OSU.

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We have nearly 1,000

committed research staff and

faculty – 440 of whom

came from other

countries.

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OSUMC is a proud supporter of the Research Means Hope initiative which aims to show both the public and elected officials that increased federal funding of the NIH and their grant programs today will pay a lifetime of dividends in better health and quality of life for all

Americans.

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There are an estimated 2,000 clinical trials taking place at OSUMC right now

The economic impact of OSUMC to the local and state economy was $11.4 billion in 2007 with more than 144,00 full time jobs

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