Tri-Cities Tech Business Update
Funding for AMIC cancer research
Senator Patty Murray included $1.25 million for cancer research at Kennewick, Wash.-based Advanced Medical Isotope Corporation in the fiscal year 2010 Senate Energy and Water Development appropriations bill. The bill has been approved by both houses of Congress and will now head to the President who is expected to sign it into law. "This funding will help maintain the Tri-Cities position at the cutting edge of scientific research and development," said Senator Murray. AMIC's project will develop, test, and conduct research needed for Food and Drug Administration pre-market approval for a new polymer seed containing millions of tiny yttrium-90 microspheres. The seeds can be surgically implanted in tumors, just as radioactive metal seeds are placed in prostate and brain cancer patients. This treatment will provide an effective, highly localized and efficient method for treating against the more radiation-resistant brain tumors, pancreatic, head and neck tumors, and kidney tumors. Contact Jim Katzaroff at 509-736-4000.
