Fattah Statement on Dedication of John Edward Porter Neuroscience Research Center

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), a Senior Member on the House Appropriations Committee and architect of the Fattah Neuroscience Initiative, attended the dedication ceremony for the John Edward Porter Neuroscience Research Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) today. He released the following statement:

"It is an honor to join the National Institutes of Health (NIH), fellow Members of Congress, and leaders across the research community today at the dedication of the John Edward Porter Neuroscience Research Center. I had the pleasure of serving with John on the House Appropriations Committee, where under his leadership we worked together to double NIH's budget. This historic funding increase under his Subcommittee Chairmanship allowed for medical breakthroughs and technologies that have saved countless lives and advanced the field of medicine and scientific research forever.

"Outside of Congress, John has continued his commitment and advocacy to health research and innovation. This beautiful, new facility named in his honor will allow for collaborations from scientists studying every aspect of the brain, enhancing our understanding of neuroscience. There could not be a more fitting tribute to a leader who has worked his entire career to advance health and medical research in this country."

SOURCE Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah

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