U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will be granting a total of $619,045 to the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) for cancer detection and diagnosis research.
Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) has announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will be granting a total of $619,045 to the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) for cancer detection and diagnosis research.
Every year, Congressman Lieu actively advocates for robust funding for cancer research through the federal appropriations process. In his statement regarding this new grant, he addressed the importance of increased investment in finding a cure for cancer.
“Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. It’s a disease that has touched each and every American – and we must dedicate more federal resources to finding a cure. UCLA is an amazing, forward-thinking institution doing critical work in the field of cancer research,” Lieu said.
The awarded funds will help UCLA fulfill their mission on developing treatments and early detection methods which can provide much needed hope to individuals affected by this deadly disease. Congressman Lieu should be commended for his perseverance in advocating for increased funding each year throughout the federal appropriations process.
