HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Marshall University has received a $1 million federal grant for a cancer genetics research project in partnership with West Virginia University.

U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall said Monday that researchers will study the genetic makeup of donated tumor material to establish a cancer genomics network. The goal is to use the information to create customized diagnostics, prognosis and treatment.

The grant from the National Institutes of Health supplements existing funding from the National Center for Research Resources.