It’s entirely possible that the secret to understanding — perhaps even vanquishing — the coronavirus rests in this quiet town of 5,000 nestled at the edge of the wilderness.
Montana consortium designated as Regional Technology and Innovation Hub
A consortium of Montana businesses, universities, and workforce development groups have been designated as one of 31 newly announced Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs that will be able to utilize portions of $75 million in grant money to advance American technology.
Students Explore Opportunities in the Healthcare Field
High school students in Billings, Montana recently had the unique opportunity to explore the various career paths available in the healthcare industry. The event, called the Montana BioScience Alliance Careers in Healthcare, aimed to inspire and educate students about the exciting opportunities that await them in the medical field.
Satcher Health Leadership Institute Releases First-Ever Report Demonstrating the Devastating Cost of Mental Health Inequities
SHLI looked at a four-year period (2016-2020) and found, at minimum, nearly 117,000 lives and approximately $278 billion could have been saved. The full report will be released and available for download in the coming days.
Golden Helix Receives New NIH SBIR Grant
Golden Helix, Inc. of Bozeman, MT has been awarded the NIH SBIR Grant 1R43HG013456-01 “Pharmacogenomics Workflow: Identifying Biomarkers and Treatment Options.”
Montana State RNA editing research featured in new publication
New technology developed by researchers at Montana State University, featured this month on the cover of the journal Science Advances, could have powerful impacts on the way scientists study viruses, make vaccines or splice genes.
Led by sciences and engineering, Montana State research spending hits record $230 million
For a fifth straight year, Montana State University recorded an all-time high for research expenditures — the funding put toward scientific discovery and other scholastic and creative pursuits. MSU is the largest research enterprise in the state, and its total expenditures exceed the research expenditures of all other institutions in the state combined.
Central Montana Medical Center begins $15.6 million cancer center project
Central Montana Medical Center has broken ground on a $15.6 million cancer center that will bring comprehensive cancer care services to central Montana. That means residents living in central and northern Montana won’t have to travel as long for cancer treatment.
University of Montana working on vaccine for fentanyl, heroin overdose
A vaccine to prevent overdosing on fentanyl and one for heroin are in the works at the University of Montana and partner institutions. Human trials are expected to start in early 2024 for both vaccines, according to UM.
UM receives $8 million grant to benefit the L.S. Skaggs Institute for health innovation
Only three years after its creation, the University of Montana and University of Montana Foundation today announced a significant investment to benefit the L.S. Skaggs Institute for Health Innovation. Known as SIHI, the institute will use this investment to expand its influence as a statewide hub for health education, research and outreach — with a goal of improving access to emerging health innovations for all Montanans.