Monday, March 30, 2015
Helmsley Trust Awards $8.7 Million for T1D Research Program
Unitio has announced a three-year, $8.7 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to extend the reach and impact of the T1D Exchange program.
The grant will enable the Boston-based healthcare organization to boost awareness of T1D Exchange, particularly within the scientific community; develop novel programs designed to improve clinical care and translate new therapeutics; and cultivate new funding sources to ensure the program’s sustainability. The grant includes a two-to-one matching component for any gift of at least $1,000, up to a total of $2.5 million....