Federal funds awarded for biohealth, with UW–Madison leading the way

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced $49 million in Phase 2 funding for the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, an initiative to drive medical innovation, workforce development, and job growth across Wisconsin. As part of this, the Wisconsin Health Data Hub, led by SMPH researchers, will create a secure, accessible, and inclusive health data ecosystem. The hub will provide research-ready, responsibly sourced data, enabling scientists and biohealth companies to conduct vital research and optimize treatments.