The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $350,769 to the University of North Dakota, according to an April 6 announcement. The funding will support research in allergy, immunology, and transplantation by examining the role of peripheral immune cell activity in food-allergy-induced neuroinflammation and demyelination.
This award is intended to advance scientific understanding in a field that affects many individuals with food allergies. The research could provide new insights into how immune responses contribute to neurological complications associated with food allergies.
Senator Kevin Cramer assists North Dakotans with federal agencies to resolve issues and provide information, according to the official website. Cramer serves on several Senate committees including Environment and Public Works, Veterans’ Affairs, and Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs as reported by his official website. He previously served three terms as North Dakota’s at-large representative in the U.S. House before joining the Senate according to his official website.
Cramer grew up in Kindred, North Dakota, earned a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College and a master’s degree in management from the University of Mary according to his official website. He ran on a platform focusing on energy policy and national strength; he is also noted as being the first North Dakotan on the Senate Armed Services Committee according to his official website.
Cramer and his wife Kris have raised five children together and enjoy spending time with their eight grandchildren as noted by his official website.
