Morgan Griffith

08/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/24/2026 14:58

Griffith Announces $563,970 in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, four research related grants worth $563,970. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows:

  • $563,970 for Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health

In response to these grant notices, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

"Scientific discoveries contribute to new treatments and better health outcomes.

"These HHS grants for more than $560,000 help Virginia Tech use research results to better inform American scientists, doctors and patients."

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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