STAC grants, totaling $1.44M, go to eight local projects

Awarded: $194,809

The project is working to aid companies in designing safer and improved protective gear, and to aid the medical community in producing improved quantitative traumatic brain-injuries diagnosis and assessment tools.

This collaboration will result in a sustainable, long-term TBI-focused research program that includes student training opportunities, RI-EDC said.

Awarded: $94,644

Researchers will use microscopic and molecular techniques to characterize the development of marine biofilms. By collaborating with a research university, Ametek SCP will be able to evaluate novel coatings and to expand its markets.

Awarded: $200,000

This team will work to develop new technologies for reducing human health risks associated with anthropogenic mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants and cement kilns. The group hopes its research will attract small- business federal grants, angel investments, venture capital and collaborative investments from the industry.

Awarded: $199,997

Researchers will collaborate on development of a topical regenerative product for wound healing and will work to expand and strengthen preclinical research studies on the topic.

Awarded: $200,000

The grant will support work to identify the molecular structure on the surface of the fungus Candida albican that are recognized by previously discovered antibodies to stop infection. This collaboration will support infrastructure at Bryant University, preliminary research for future federal grant dollars, student training and collaboration between universities.

Awarded: $199,000

This group will develop software to provide access to marine science data and information through the University of Rhode Island’s Inner Space Center. The grant will provide for increased marine science educational opportunities and enabling of research and education projects for federal funding.

Awarded: $199,479

This group will work to establish proof-of-principal for a catalytic approach to accelerate bench-to-clinic translation of a novel anti-tick vaccine for humans.

Awarded: $147,893

Researchers will develop techniques for comprehensive measurement of the performance of rich Web applications by applying causal tracing techniques to both the server and client. This effort will combine the strengths of a university research setting with real client data.