Washington, March 24 -- Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following press release:
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 inte...