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NIH Loses 20% Staff Under Trump, Threatening US Biomedical Research
About one-fifth of NIH employees have left amid Trump-era funding cuts. This brain drain risks slowing biomedical advances and weakens public health responses.
NIH Director Assures Full $48.7B Budget Use Despite Sharp Grant Award Drop
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya promises to fully spend the agency’s $48.7 billion budget despite a massive slowdown in awarding new grants. This commitment comes amid concerns that delayed and reduced grant funding could affect research progress and fiscal utilization.
NIH Exodus: Federal Scientists Shadow Trump Era's Impact on Research
Two articles from KFF Health News explore how the Trump administration's policies led to the departure of federal scientists from NIH. The loss of these experts threatens ongoing health research and innovation, raising questions about future federal research support. The articles include insights from scientists about unfinished work and the administration's impact on public health.
NIH Director Takes Over CDC Amid Leadership Shakeup and Policy Revisions
The NIH director is now overseeing the CDC amid leadership upheaval, signaling major organizational and policy shifts. Focus areas include rethinking China relations, DEI initiatives, and high-risk labs, with potential implications for U.S. health policy.