Griffith Announces Nearly $3 Million in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech

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."

BACKGROUND

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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