Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced a $5 million statewide investment alongside the Ohio Department of Children and Youth Director Kara Wente, to go toward multiple pediatric cancer research studies in Ohio, according to a news release. The release states that the research studies will be aimed at improving the detection and treatment of cancer in children. "Pediatric cancer research is vital to improve survival rates and understand the unique biology of childhood cancers," DeWine said. "Funding research that is driven by Ohio's best and brightest children's hospitals and researchers demonstrates once again that Ohio is a leader in caring for, prioritizing, and supporting children and families." The grant has been awarded to the following Ohio-based healthcare and non-profit
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announces $5 million investment toward child cancer research statewide
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