Bill > S05970

This bill establishes the Center for Autoimmune and Blood Disorder Research (CABDR) at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center, with a primary goal of facilitating collaboration among medical professionals to advance understanding and treatment of autoimmune and blood disorder diseases. The center will specialize in research on conditions like sickle cell disease, lupus, and celiac, conducting various types of research including basic, clinical, social, translational, technological, epidemiological, and behavioral studies. An administrative director will be appointed to coordinate research activities and submit grants, and the center will seek additional funding from philanthropic sources. The bill appropriates $300,000 from the state treasury to support the center's initial operations, with funds to be administered through SUNY Downstate Medical Center's office of research administration. The legislation aims to enhance medical research and potential treatment methods for complex autoimmune and blood disorders by creating a dedicated research center with a broad, multidisciplinary approach to scientific investigation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5970