September 07, 2020
Memphis Tenn. (July XX, 2020) – A new research project that could impact and expand the discovery of new treatment options for sickle cell patients has just received significant federal funding. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute awarded nearly $1 million to Athena Starlard-Davenport, PhD, assistant professor of Genetics, Genomics, and Informatics in the UTHSC College of Medicine, for her project titled, “MicroRNA-based epigenetic approach to induce fetal hemoglobin”. The grant, the first national award for Dr. Starlard-Davenport, is also a significant milestone for UTHSC’s Office of Research: it puts the total external dollars generated from CORNET work over the $20 million mark.