Establishing a Center for Prion Research and Outreach

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,877,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2026
Project Overview

Responding to the immediate need for cohesive research efforts focused on a prion disease that is spreading across Minnesota through the formation of an innovative and multidisciplinary research center.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2022, Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 03k
Appropriation Language

$3,877,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to form a multidisciplinary center to perform coordinated research on the detection, prevention, and treatment of chronic wasting and other prion diseases threatening wildlife across Minnesota. Money appropriated in this paragraph may also be spent on a strategic plan, capital equipment, and staff as approved in the work plan required under Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.05. Money appropriated in this paragraph may not be spent on activities unless they are directly related to and necessary for the purposes of this paragraph. Money appropriated in this paragraph must not be spent on indirect costs or other institutional overhead charges that are not directly related to and necessary for the purposes of this paragraph. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2026.

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,877,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Peter
Last Name
Larsen
Organization Name
U of MN, College of Veterinary Medicine
Street Address
1365 Gortner Ave
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55108
Email
plarsen@umn.edu
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