Exploring Minnesota's Wetlands: Our Resource For Future Medicine
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$210,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, Crookston
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview
Our Minnesota bogs are an essential resource. As we investigate inter-bog microbial diversity in these critical habitats, we could find the next antibacterial, antifungal, or antiviral medicinal product.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2022 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 03k
Appropriation Language
$210,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Crookston, to work with White Earth Tribal and Community College to catalog bog microbe diversity in Minnesota's ecoregions, test for potential antibiotic-producing microorganisms, and establish methods to enhance any antibiotic cultures discovered.
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$210,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Brian
Last Name
Dingmann
Organization Name
U of MN, Crookston
Street Address
2900 University Ave
City
Crookston
State
MN
Zip Code
56716
Phone
(218) 281-6510
Email
https://www.crk.umn.edu/
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