Department of Health and Social Care written question – answered at on 1 June 2023.
Matthew Hancock
Independent, West Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to fund research into mucosal immunity.
Jim Shannon
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Human Rights), Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Health)
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to fund research into mucosal immunity.
Will Quince
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Department, commissions research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Since 2018, the NIHR has allocated over £25 million in funding for a broad portfolio of immunology research that has included mucosal immunity as a consideration. Whilst it is not usual practice to ring-fence funds for particular topics or conditions, the NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health, including mucosal immunity.
Yes3 people think so
No2 people think not
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