U.S. SEN. SHELDON Whitehouse, left, and Lifespan primary investigator Dr. Peter J. Quesenberry discuss his team’s research at Lifespan’s research lab at 1 Hoppin St. in Providence. / PBN PHOTO/ROB BORKOWSKI
PROVIDENCE – As U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse spoke to Lifespan researchers celebrating a $10 million stem cell biology research grant Aug. 29, he warned hospital consolidation could stifle innovation and shrink the economy. “I think we are helped in getting these results in Rhode Island by having control over our local hospital systems,” Whitehouse said.…