Chicago Association For Research & Education In Science

Chicago Association For Research & Education In Science, doing business as Cares, is a non-profit organization focused on medical research and development. Registered with the U.S. federal government since 2001, Cares provides a wide range of research services through federal contract and grant awards. The organization primarily engages in scientific studies and clinical trials aimed at improving medical treatments and patient outcomes, particularly in areas such as spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, cardiovascular health, and osteoarthritis. Cares collaborates extensively with universities, research institutions, and government agencies to advance medical knowledge and develop innovative healthcare solutions.

As a subcontractor on federal contracts, Cares has provided specialized research support services for military medical research and development initiatives. For example, under a subcontract with Triton Systems, Inc., Cares supplied personnel, equipment, and materials to accomplish specific tasks outlined in a statement of work. Similarly, through a subcontract with Leidos, Inc., Cares procured goods and services in support of a contract's objectives. These subcontracts demonstrate Cares' capability to contribute to larger research initiatives and collaborate effectively with prime contractors in the defense and healthcare sectors. The organization's involvement in these contracts typically focuses on supporting scientific studies, data analysis, and clinical trial management related to various medical conditions and treatments.

Cares has received numerous federal grant awards and subawards for a diverse range of medical research projects. Recent grants include a $124,471 award from the Defense Health Agency to improve tele-lung cancer screening in rural and underserved communities, and a $2,499,752 grant from the Department of the Army Medical Command to develop a nutrition knowledge questionnaire for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Other grant-funded research areas include extensor tendon injuries, stroke recovery, pharmacogenomics in atrial fibrillation treatment, and prosthetic optimization for amputees. Cares often collaborates with universities and research institutions on these projects, serving as either a prime recipient or subrecipient on grants from agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs. The organization's grant-funded work typically involves conducting clinical trials, developing new treatment methodologies, and advancing scientific understanding of complex medical conditions.