Jun 12 2003

MUSC to Receive $1.3 Million Grant

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded the Medical University of South Carolina another $1.3 million for continued research by the Environmental Biosciences program. The total money to date from the federal government is $2.55 million. The program, with scientists, research physicians, and environmental professionals from 10 different academic disciplines, focuses on understanding the biological mechanisms of environmentally-induced diseases. The program also seeks to lessen risks to humans from potentially toxic environmental exposures. “We’re fortunate to have great research institutions such as MUSC in the state,” said Graham. “They make an important contribution to protecting public health.” #####