U.S. Senator Charles Schumer

This funding through the Economic Recovery package will keep U of R at the forefront of science research and technology education to attract top tier students to the region and help them gain an edge in the increasingly competitive job market. I am proud to have fought for these critical investments which will provide an immediate economic boost to the Rochester community and local economy.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

These are great investments for the University of Rochester, the entire Rochester community and all of our state. These federal dollars will help drive new cutting-edge research that will help save lives and translate to new industries and new jobs – helping to rebuild our economy and prepare us for the high-tech economy of the future. I will continue working to make sure our first-rate research institutions get the resources they need from the federal government.

U.S. Congresswoman Louise Slaughter

When we passed the stimulus package in February, we envisioned federal money going to institutions exactly like the University of Rochester, places that would invest in research and development, push science and industry forward and put America back to work. I’m so pleased the University of Rochester has been and will continue to be a major beneficiary of stimulus funding. With U of R and other institutions across Western New York I’m proud to do everything I can to make Rochester a hub of scientific discovery.

U.S. Congressman Dan Maffei

“Fiscal responsibility doesn’t always mean cutting spending – it also means spending wisely on infrastructure projects that facilitate growth. The University of Rochester project, in particular, will distinguish Rochester as a national leader in translational research, as well as yield millions of dollars in private investment and more than 1,000 jobs for the regional economy. I am proud the state could support this project through its City-by-City initiative.”

U.S. Congressman Eric Massa

Creating jobs and investing in our community is exactly why I voted for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This announcement that almost $35 million has already been invested in the University of Rochester is very good news and I'm proud to have helped. These research projects in the fields of medicine and science will have both an immediate and long-term impact and I look forward to future announcements that will continue to enhance our area's economic vitality.