Lowey Announces $654,343 NIH Grant for Burke Medical Research Institute

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Federal Funding Will Continue Research of Stroke and Brain Function 

Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) today announced in White Plains will receive a $654,343 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue research regarding strokes and brain function.

“Investing in medical research stands to improve our health, wellness, and quality of life,” said Lowey. 

“I am thrilled NIH has recognized the brilliant scientists and high quality research taking place at The Burke Medical Research Institute, and I am confident this investment will help increase scientific understanding that can improve stroke prevention and treatment.”

Dr. Mary Beth Walsh, Executive Medical Director/CEO of The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, said, “We are thrilled that our superb young neuroscience investigators have been awarded these funds to continue their investigation into facilitating brain function after stroke. Stroke is a major cause of disability in the US, despite our current rehabilitation efforts.  We here at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital are committed to seeking basic scientific discoveries that will directly improve our treatment of functional disability.  Their award of these grant funds in such a time of fiscal austerity evidences the high quality of their work.”

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