Wright State surpasses $100M in research, programs

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FAIRBORN —

Wright State University has surpassed $100 million in annual research and sponsored programs funding, an increase driven by industry-backed projects that highlights the school’s status “as a national player” in science.

The university reached $100.2 million in fiscal year 2012, up $14.1 million over the previous year, WSU announced. Founded in 1967, Wright State reached $50 million in research funding and sponsored programs in 2003.

“Hitting that $100 million is a milestone. We got there faster than we thought, which we’re excited about,” said Wright State President David Hopkins.

Faculty were credited for competing nationally to win funding by Robert Fyffe, vice president of research and graduate studies.

While WSU could not immediately provide a breakdown for this year’s $100 million, the amount includes $900,000 to study the effects of nerve injuries, Fyffe said. The study is underway at the Boonshoft School of Medicine under co-directors Timothy Cope and Dr. Kenneth Gaines and is funded by the National Institute of Health. Fyffe said the project could have clinical implications.

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