Funds heading to University of Nevada Las Vegas, University Nevada Reno, and Nevada Cancer Institute

September 30, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid today announced more than $3.2 million in economic recovery funding for cutting edge medical research to be conducted at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, the University of Nevada Reno, and the Nevada Cancer Institute.


“We all know someone who has been affected by cancer or other illness, and this money will allow Nevada’s brightest minds to continue working towards an end to that suffering while protecting jobs across the state” Reid said.  “I’m pleased that cancer research, HIV prevention, suicide prevention, and other important medical research are receiving a much needed shot in the arm.”