CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $341,768 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Marshall University for diabetes, endocrinology and metabolic research. This project will study how kidneys regulate sodium levels in the body.

“Many West Virginians are at increased risk for heart diseases like hypertension and diabetes. That’s why it’s important we do all we can to reverse this trend,” Senator Capito said. “Funding to support increased research efforts like this project at Marshall University help us understand contributing factors to these diseases. I will always advocate for the support our institutions need to continue important research initiatives like this.”

“West Virginia and our universities continue to lead in groundbreaking research. I am pleased HHS is investing in Marshall University diabetes, endocrinology and metabolic research that will help us better understand internal medicine and diseases. I look forward to seeing the impacts of this important research, and I will continue to advocate for funding to help research projects in the Mountain State succeed,” Senator Manchin said.

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