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Senate Bills - 108th Congress
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S. 2361Training and Research in Urology Act of 2004
On April 29, 2004, Senator Mike DeWine (R-OH) introduced S. 2361, the Training and
Research in Urology Act of 2004. The bill would create a new, separate urologic division
at NIDDK; direct NIH, in cooperation with the urologic scientific and patient community, to
develop a national urologic research plan; require establishment of a urologic diseases
data system; and authorize the Secretary to establish a loan repayment program for health
professionals and scientists who engage in urology research. The bill also calls for the
creation of 10 new, dedicated research centers to help cultivate a larger pool of talented
physicians and researchers to the field. The bill was referred to the Senate HELP
Committee.
Legislative Update (August 2004): The Training and Research in Urology Act of 2004
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