Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund fuels pioneering life science discoveries
February 10, 2026
Latest round of strategic seed funding propels innovations in imaging, brain health, autoimmune therapies and more, bringing total support to $8 million
Chad A. Mirkin has received support from the Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund for pioneering work on wearable sensors that measure breast milk volume and nutrient quality during feeding. The technology aims to provide real-time data to help parents and clinicians better understand infant nutrition, support healthier growth, and reduce feeding-related stress.