Primary Recipient

WOMEN & INFANTS HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLAND

Amount

$408,100.00

Award Date

5/15/2009

Administering Agency

Health and Human Services, Department of / National Institutes of Health

CDFA Number

93.701

CDFA Program Title

Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support

Description

Endothelial cells which line blood vessels are a critical element in barrier function. They regulate the passage between blood and tissues of macromolecules, nutrients and waste products. During inflammation, endothelial barrier function is reduced, lead