Kaptur Announces Federal Awards Boosting UToledo Cancer ResearchPress ReleaseHealth Care

Toledo, OH - Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced significant federal awards to the University of Toledo Health Science Campus, highlighting the university's pivotal role in advancing cancer research and improving public health outcomes. The awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), total over $680,000 and will support innovative studies that promise to enhance understanding and treatment of cancer and other health challenges.

"The University of Toledo continues to be a beacon of scientific excellence and innovation, and these awards underscore its vital contributions to our NW Ohio community and to the field of health research." said Congresswoman Kaptur (OH-09). "From advancing cancer treatment to addressing the effects of environmental hazards, the work being done at UToledo demonstrates the invaluable power of research to change lives and inspire hope."

The following awards have been granted:

The University of Toledo's efforts in these fields reflect its dedication not only to advancing high science but also to fostering collaboration across disciplines and addressing the unique needs of the northwest Ohio region. By investing in niche and emerging programs, UToledo researchers are paving the way for new discoveries that will benefit patients, families, and communities across the nation.

This funding come as part of broader federal efforts to support scientific research and bolster public health initiatives, and follow a $3.85 Million award from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute announced in July 2024, and a $421,047 award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences announced in August 2024.