CPRIT approves almost $100 million in grants to advance the fight against cancer in Texas
(AUSTIN) Today, the governing body of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) has approved $98,592,155 million in grants to advance the state’s fight against cancer. The grants are a mix of academic research and prevention projects and represents the largest public state commitment to cancer research by any U.S. state.
“Every Texan should be proud of what CPRIT has done today to further the fight against cancer,” said CEO Wayne Roberts. “CPRIT and our grantees are making an impact unlike any other state and today’s vote is continued confirmation that Texas is a national leader in cancer research and prevention.”