U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Biotherapeutics, Inc., based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $191,331 grant. The funding supports research into therapies for psoriasis. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects millions of Americans. “This grant for more than $191,000 helps Biotherapeutics, Inc. study a first-in-class treatment for psoriasis.” BACKGROUND As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee. Last week, Congressman Griffith announced a separate $500,000 HHS grant to Biotherapeutics, Inc. ###