Science and Technology

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today wrote to leaders of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters in Washington to express his concern that the proposed Byhalia Connection pipeline project plan may be granted a nationwide permit without taking into consideration its proximity to the Davis Wellfield and the potential impact it could have on the environment and our city's precious drinking water.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will receive a $538,500 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for research on immune signaling and stress response.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"I'm pleased to announce this important research grant to St. Jude, which is sure to improve health outcomes and advance our knowledge in immunology."

MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will receive a $733,558 grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute for research on sickle cell disease.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects Black Americans, and I'm pleased St. Jude's researchers' and scientists' efforts will continue to advance the important work being done to understand and eventually eradicate this disease."

MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will receive a $209,791 grant from the National Cancer Institute for research on tumor DNA.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"I'm pleased to see St. Jude is receiving this important cancer research grant which will both improve the quality of life for young patients and keep the hospital at the forefront of critical work in this field."

MEMPHIS—Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will receive a $380,000 grant from the National Eye Institute for retina research.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"I'm pleased that our Memphis medical school will continue its important work in vision research with this grant funding."

MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will receive a $164,718 grant from the Department of Health and Human Service's graduate medical training program.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"Underwriting graduate medical training supports our medical professionals and strengthens research capabilities at St. Jude. This grant will improve our medical infrastructure and support important jobs."

MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will receive a $442,391 grant from the National Cancer Institute for research on epigenetic tumor suppression.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"I'm pleased to see St. Jude is receiving this important cancer research grant which will both improve the quality of life for young patients and keep the hospital at the forefront of this critical scientific work."

WASHINGTON -- Congressman Cohen (TN-09) today was elected by the Region VII Delegation as its representative on the powerful Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for the 117^th Congress that convenes in January. Region VII encompasses Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Congressman Cohen served as the Region VII Steering and Policy Committee representative in the 116^th Congress and, in the 115^th Congress, served on the Committee as the appointee of Speaker Nancy Pelosi.