Díaz-Balart Delivers $3.1 Million to the University of Miami's Project to Cure Paralysis and Research and Innovation Hub

MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented a $3,100,000 check to the University of Miami's Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Research and Innovation Hub Equipment.

"In Miami-Dade, far too many families have felt the devastating impact of Alzheimer's disease and other neurological conditions--they are our parents, our grandparents, and our loved ones. That's why advancing research and expanding access to cutting-edge tools is so critical. I'm thrilled to deliver this major investment to support innovation that brings us closer to better treatments, and ultimately, a cure.

This funding will help equip scientists with the advanced technology they need to pursue groundbreaking discoveries, accelerate therapy development, and support improvements in the quality and reliability of future treatments. I'm pleased to aid in this effort and will continue working to ensure families facing these cruel diseases have hope for a better future," said Congressman Díaz-Balart.

"We are deeply grateful to Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart for his steadfast support of our mission at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. The $3.1 million in federal funding he secured for the University of Miami's Miami Project Research and Innovation Hub Equipment Expansion Project will significantly advance our cutting-edge research efforts. This critical investment strengthens our ability to accelerate discoveries and bring transformative therapies closer to reality for those living with paralysis and other neurological disorders," said Dr. Barth Green, Co-Founder, The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.

Background

This project received funding through H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, which was approved by Congress and signed into law by the President on January 23, 2026.

Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart represents Florida's 26th Congressional District and serves as Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee. He is the Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation and has a longstanding, successful track record of delivering crucial funding to support South Florida's research and health initiatives that improve and save lives.

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