02/13/2017

Capital Tonight: Funding for Medical Research

The executive budget proposal calls for 650-million dollars to go toward the life sciences industry, including tax credits to encourage businesses to come to and stay in New York state. However, according to medical school officials, none of that money is specifically allocated to help medical schools retain employees and generate more research breakthroughs. Jo Wiederhorn, President and CEO of the Associated Medical Schools of New York, explains.

Watch clip here: http://www.twcnews.com/nys/capital-region/capital-tonight-interviews/2017/02/13/jo-wiederhorn-021317.html