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Grant Revoked: Cornell Professor's Pediatric Heart Research at Risk

5/10/2025

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James Antaki, a dedicated Cornell biomedical engineering professor, faced a devastating blow as his $6.7 million Defense Department grant for the PediaFlow device—designed to help infants with heart defects—was suddenly revoked. This unexpected cancellation threatens to derail 30 years of vital research, underscoring the critical need for innovative pediatric healthcare solutions.

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James Antaki, a dedicated Cornell biomedical engineering professor, faced a devastating blow as his $6.7 million Defense Department grant for the PediaFlow device—designed to help infants with heart defects—was suddenly revoked. This unexpected cancellation threatens to derail 30 years of vital research, underscoring the critical need for innovative pediatric healthcare solutions.