Congressman Cohen Announces Federal Funding for Medical Research and Nurse Training

“The federal funding awarded to our district will have a lasting effect on the health and research facilities in Memphis and will help keep the Ninth District at the forefront of cancer research,” Congressman Cohen said. “Funding training for our nurses is critical in making sure they have all the tools they need while helping our community.”

ARRA funding was awarded to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and St. Jude. UTHSC was awarded $498,424 by the National Science Foundation to research ultraviolet radiation. Additionally, the National Institutes of Health awarded St. Jude $70,800 to study the regulation of lipid metabolism in bacteria.

The Nursing Institute of the Mid-South, Inc. was awarded $313,741 by Department of Health and Human Services. The funding will be used for nurse education practice and retention.

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Steven Broderick
Communications Director
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9)
1005 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Direct: 202-226-7916
Main: 202-225-3265
steven.broderick@mail.house.gov