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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-06-01

Griffith Announces More Than $1.4 Million in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech

H. Morgan Griffith
H. Morgan Griffith
RVA-9 · Representative
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This press release from Representative H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) was published on 2026-06-01 and titled "Griffith Announces More Than $1.4 Million in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech".

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Griffith Announces More Than $1.4 Million in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two research related grants worth $1,404,763. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows: $721,902 to support research related to Cryptococcus. This fungus is found naturally in the environment in soil and bird droppings and can infect the lungs and the brain. Most infections impact individuals with compromised immune systems. $682,861 to support research related to mental health. In response to these grant notices, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Relationships between the federal government and research institutions support local communities as well as scientific advances. “These HHS grants for more than $1.4 million continue the growing federal support of Virginia Tech’s dedicated research community.” 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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