Science and Technology
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced more than $3.5 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Shelby County will receive $1,538,109 in emergency funding for its Ryan White HIV treatment programs. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will receive $1,967,005 from the National Institute for Neurological Diseases and Stroke for research on dementia.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today wrote to Governor Bill Lee after press accounts indicated Shelby County's rate of coronavirus vaccination is the lowest in the state. With Black Americans suffering a disproportionately high share of coronavirus infections, Shelby County mirrors the national situation with 673 of its1,169 COVID-19 deaths being Black Memphians. Congressman Cohen's letter asks Lee to act "proactively," and "rectify this issue immediately."
Congressman Cohen's letter reads in part:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will receive a $634,844 grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for research on the proteins that cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today attended the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will receive a $1,285,586 grant from the National Institute on Aging for research into Alzheimer Disease.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will receive a $410,606 grant from the National Cancer Institute for research on the biology of cancer.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
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."