Bill > A06393

This bill establishes a Center for Transplantation and Immunology Research (CTIR) at the University at Buffalo and Erie County Medical Center to address critical challenges in kidney transplantation. Recognizing that kidney disease affects approximately 16.8% of adults and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) costs billions annually, the bill aims to improve long-term kidney transplant survival rates. The CTIR will focus on collaborative research involving basic and clinical scientists, investigating key areas such as immunology (particularly B cell roles), pathology of renal graft fibrosis, and developing more personalized immunosuppressive therapies. The center will provide educational opportunities for students and seek to compete for research funding. The state will appropriate $227,333.34 annually for three years to support the center's operations, covering expenses like salaries, laboratory supplies, animal research costs, and equipment. The center's ultimate goal is to extend the longevity of kidney transplants by advancing understanding of the complex factors that currently limit long-term transplant success, such as the delicate balance of immunosuppression and prevention of graft fibrosis.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6393