HHS Grant for Virginia Tech Veterinary Students

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $56,345 grant. The funding supports veterinary student research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“Virginia Tech leads a biomedical research program for veterinary students.

“This HHS grant for more than $56,000 helps Virginia Tech support research efforts of veterinary students.”

BACKGROUND

The Summer Veterinary Student Research Program is supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee. The Health Subcommittee has policy jurisdiction over veterinary health care.