Griffith Announces $112,256 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $112,256 grant. The funding supports allergy and infectious disease research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The National Institutes of Health provides Career Transition Awards to dedicated clinical investigators. “This HHS grant for more than $112,000 helps Virginia Tech advance its clinical investigations related to allergy and infectious disease research.” BACKGROUND According to the National Institutes of Health, Career Transition Award grants facilitate the establishment of a record of independent research by the investigator in order to sustain or promote a successful research career. The HHS office responsible for this grant is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee. ###