Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants that total $2,978,602. The breakdown for the grants includes:
- $927,818 for Cardiovascular Diseases Research
- $360,632 for Cancer Treatment Research
- $390,069 for Biomedical Research and Research Training
- $681,235 for Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs
- $618,848 for Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research
In response to these grant notices, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Virginia Tech is a leading research institution with professional talent, academic rigor and profound capability.
“These HHS grants, which total nearly $3 million, help Virginia Tech dedicate more resources to health-related research projects.”
As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee.
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