The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a $428,578 grant to Virginia Tech for research into focused ultrasound therapies aimed at treating tendinopathies, which are chronic tendon pain conditions. The funding comes through the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), who represents Virginia’s 9th district in Congress, announced the grant and commented on its significance:
“Many people suffer from tendinopathies, such as tendonitis and tendinosis.
This HHS grant for more than $428,000 helps Virginia Tech test focused ultrasound therapies for the treatment of tendinopathies.”
Earlier in August, Congressman Griffith visited the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in Roanoke, where he met with leadership and faculty researchers to discuss ongoing projects. The institute hosts over 40 faculty-led research teams.
Griffith has previously announced other HHS grants to Virginia Tech this summer, including funding for cancer research initiatives.
Congressman Griffith has represented Virginia’s 9th District since 2011 after serving in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2000 to 2010. He was born in Philadelphia in 1958 and resides in Salem. Griffith holds a BA from Emory and Henry College and a JD from Washington and Lee University.
Virginia Tech is based in Blacksburg, Virginia.
