The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $442,393 to North Dakota State University through the National Institute on Aging to support research into age-related cognitive decline and vascular impairment, according to a May 19 announcement.
The grant will fund a project at North Dakota State University examining the role of stem cell-derived exosomes, MrgD, and vascular cognitive impairment in aging. Researchers aim to better understand conditions that impact older adults and explore potential treatment pathways.
Senator Kevin Cramer assists North Dakotans with federal agencies to resolve issues and provide information, according to the official website. Cramer serves on Senate committees for Environment and Public Works, Veterans’ Affairs, and Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. He previously served three terms as North Dakota’s at-large representative in the U.S. House before joining the Senate.
Cramer grew up in Kindred, North Dakota. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College and a master’s degree in management from the University of Mary. Cramer and his wife Kris raised five children and have eight grandchildren, according to the official website.
This funding is expected to help advance scientific understanding of cognitive decline associated with aging while supporting ongoing research efforts at North Dakota State University.
