Griffith Announces $432,132 HHS Grant to Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg

This press release from Representative H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) was published on 2026-07-08 and titled "Griffith Announces $432,132 HHS Grant to Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg".

Griffith Announces $432,132 HHS Grant to Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $432,132 grant. The funding supports research into medicines that enhance brain fluid flow and alleviate neuroinflammation. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Blacksburg campus leads an institution in Virginia’s Ninth District to advance research and improve human health. “This HHS grant for more than $432,000 helps the College develop research for medicines that help patients with neuroinflammation.” BACKGROUND As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee. ###