Biden announces $150 million for cancer research grants

The Biden administration announced $150 million in federal grants for eight research teams developing advanced tumor-removal surgeries as part of the "Cancer Moonshot" initiative. The funding, announced in New Orleans, aims to enhance surgical effectiveness and minimize damage to healthy tissues. Notable recipients include Tulane University ($22.9 million) and Johns Hopkins University ($20.9 million). The initiative seeks to reduce the U.S. cancer death rate by 50% by 2047.