FAQ #2B

Why is Such a Center Important to a Region's Research Universities?

• To provide a global network of nutrition based research and researchers to collaborate on projects.
  
• To provide access to new sources of funding IN ADDITION to the funding that normally comes in from NIH and NSF not “instead of”.
  
• To assist government relations staffs in particular areas outside their normal points of contact.
  
• To facilitate the building of more and stronger industry relationships with no additional effort by the universities.
  
• To have, by reason of proximity, the opportunities to participate in major projects and consortia first and foremost.
  
• To increase their tech transfer and licensing output at no cost.
  

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