Congresswoman Scholten Announces $3.9 Million to Support Medical Research and Mental Health Care in West Michigan

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced $3,950,656 for medical research and mental health care initiatives across West Michigan. The funding is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

“West Michigan continues to be a leader in groundbreaking medical research and important investments in mental health care,” said Congresswoman Scholten. “These awards will advance our understanding of cancer immunotherapy, strengthen cellular biology research, support critical mental health services for kids in our communities, and much more. I will keep advocating for federal investments like these that deliver for our communities.”

Individual awards listed below:

• $783,592 – Van Andel Research Institute

  • This funding will specifically support research into aging through the study of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS).

• $642,857 – Grand Valley State University (GVSU)

  • This funding will specifically support GVSU’s Advanced Nursing Education Workforce program.

• $620,093 – Van Andel Research Institute

  • This funding will specifically support research into arthritis and skin disease.

• $600,000 – Arbor Circle Corporation

  • This funding will specifically support the Arbor Circle Expanding Access to Childhood Healing (EACH) Project.

• $528,000 – Van Andel Research Institute

  • This funding will specifically support cellular research into protein-building mechanisms.

• $475,000 – Van Andel Research Institute

  • This funding will specifically support research in molecular biology.

• $249,000 – Van Andel Research Institute

  • This funding will specifically support research into bladder cancer treatment.

• $52,114 – Van Andel Research Institute

  • This funding will specifically support research into neuroscience and neurological disorders.

This funding reflects Congresswoman Scholten’s ongoing commitment to bringing federal investment to Michigan’s Third Congressional District. Earlier this year, Congresswoman Scholten announced $13.3 million for health care services and medical research in West Michigan.