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The grant will permit MDI president and lead scientist, Dr. William Purcell, to continue his research on the wound-healing properties of a synthesized chemical compound that he developed called the “9-cis Retinoid Acid Derivative.” The compound has been used effectively to treat common skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis, but has also shown promise in fighting skin cancer.

Americans have already spent $45 billion rebuilding Iraq and the war costs our nation $10.3 billion a month, or about $4,000 a second. The typical American taxpayer’s entire federal tax bill pays for less than one half of one second of the cost of the war in Iraq. Additionally, the Defense Contract Audit Agency believes there have been more than $10 billion in questionable or unsupported costs in Iraq contracts.

“I am very pleased that the Federal Transit Administration has awarded these funds to MATA,” said Congressman Cohen. “I have made the procurement of funds for our transportation infrastructure in the 9th District one of my top priorities in Congress, and I applaud the FTA for its prudent judgment in awarding this grant.”