Griffith Announces $132,885 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $132,885 grant. The funding supports research into obesity and insulin sensitivity. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The scientific community relies on dedicated research efforts to study obesity. “This HHS grant for more than $132,000 helps Virginia Tech develop clinical research on obesity for the scientific community.” BACKGROUND This funding is supported by a Research Scientist Development Award. According to the National Institutes of Health, Research Scientist Development Awards support intensive, supervised career development experiences . The HHS office responsible for this grant is the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee. ###