Griffith Announces HHS Grants Worth $1.656 Million to Virginia Tech

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants. Details of funded projects include $377,650 to clinical research of neurological disorders. Additionally, $764,572 will support mental health research of depression. Also, $513,812 will go to pancreatic cancer treatment research.

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

"Many Americans are counting on the efforts of institutions like Virginia Tech to help advance research and potential treatments.

"These HHS grants for more than $1.6 million help Virginia Tech provide more support of important research initiatives."

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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