The plan calls for putting $12 million toward scientific breakthroughs and developing products in areas including pharmaceuticals and health technologies. The head of the Third Frontier Commission told members Wednesday that the request for proposals would pay for developing products in the areas of diagnostics, devices, pharmaceuticals and health technologies. Commission Director Norm Chagnon has been answering questions on awarding the $12 million a meeting where final action has not yet been taken. Researchers in addiction and drug abuse at top tier Ohio institutions say their studies of potentially groundbreaking treatments and technologies can benefit from a financial boost.