| Iowa State University | Ames | IA | To develop a laboratory system for examining cellular migration patterns. | $102,818 |
| Iowa State University | Ames | IA | Conduct a basic research study on a human disease-related biochemical signaling pathway, using a simple marine worm as a laboratory model system. | $129,676 |
| Iowa State University | Ames | IA | To support a major initiative in the field of biomolecular structure. | $2,645,000 |
| Iowa State University | Ames | IA | Support the development of a laboratory for research into transcranial magnetic stimulation. | $197,640 |
| Iowa State University | Ames | IA | To develop a new system for the delivery of existing cancer chemotherapeutic agents that has an added benefit of enhancing the patient’s natural immune response. | $114,291 |
| Iowa State University | Ames | IA | To use gene-based technology for development of a laboratory model in zebrafish to study the formation of high-grade brain tumors. | $125,005 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana | IL | To study biochemical factors involved in tissue regeneration, using the fruit fly as the laboratory model system. | $147,352 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana | IL | Establish a new research theme in synthetic biology. | $500,000 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana | IL | To study the molecular basis of liver function, repair and regeneration. | $138,698 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana | IL | Support the development of a live-animal imaging facility. | $298,638 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | IA | Research and outreach program to address health issues among Muscatine middle school students. | $250,000 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | IA | Support remodeling and equipment needs of collegiate research laboratories. | $294,600 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | IA | To study a molecular signaling pathway implicated in aberrant intestinal stem cell development and colon cancer formation. | $124,983 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | IA | Support a biomedical technology development and research initiative. | $286,893 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | IA | Support a study on the age-dependent biology of human skin cells in response to various micro-environmental forces. | $132,495 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | IA | Extend research into an organism-based biosensing network. | $127,291 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | IA | To purchase an advanced light microscope. | $450,000 |
| University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City | IA | Support for endowment and capital projects at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. | $3,328,449 |
| 18 | | | Total | $9,393,829 |
