DARTMOUTH – The University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth received $250,000 to advance research into cancer-fighting compounds of cranberries, UMass announced Tuesday.
The UMass Dartmouth Cranberry Health Research Center received a $150,000 gift from the Leo and Anne Albert Charitable Trust to advance research into the potential cancer-fighting benefits of cranberries. The gift will be combined with $100,000 in Massachusetts Department of Public Health funds in the recently approved Massachusetts state budget.
Building a Strong Data Foundation in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key priority in the boardroom and across management —…
Learn More
“These funds come at a critical time in our research,” said Dr. Catherine Neto, director of the Cranberry Health Research Center, who leads the project. “Our early-stage work has shown the promise of cranberries to fight disease. Now we are able to take that research to the next level.”
According to the UMass funding press release, “the official berry of Massachusetts may play a role in reducing inflammatory diseases and cancers, with a focus on colon health. Multiple compounds in cranberries have been reported to reduce tumor cell growth and proliferation.”
