A major goal of the UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science (UMCCTS) is to accelerate the translation of basic discoveries into practical, cost-effective solutions that improve human health.  The PPP provides individual project awards (up to $50,000 for 1 year) on a competitive basis.

As a result, the UMCCTS's Pilot Project Program (PPP) has funded 7 new projects starting in December 2021.  Five of the seven projects include collaborations between UMass Chan Medical School and other institutions including UMass Memorial Healthcare, UMass Amherst, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).  

Congratulations to the Principal Investigators and their teams on a successful PPP application!  We look forward to hearing about the next evolution in your research.