Washington, Sept. 3 -- 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 grant for $750,993. The funding supports research of pulse-echo speed-of-sound imaging technologies.

In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

"Technological innovation studies at Virginia Tech project American strength in health care and science.

"This HHS grant for more than $750,000 helps Virginia Tech assess pulse-echo technologies for the benefit of health care providers and patients."

BACKGROUND

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