Federal funding cuts halt cancer disparities research
#CancerDisparities #ResearchFundingFederal funding changes have disrupted 93% of cancer disparity researchers, halting trials and grants. Rural Americans face 18% higher cancer death risk; Black women have 35% higher breast cancer mortality. Progress risks reversal, costing $451 billion annually. read more
Forest Service research cuts questioned as costs revealed
#ForestService #ResearchFundingThe Forest Service plans to close research facilities to cut costs, yet many cost under $1 rent. Scientists warn closures will disrupt hyperlocal studies and partnerships, risking irreplaceable data and staff departures. Critics call it a death blow to forestry research. read more
French University Offers 'Scientific Asylum' to US Talent
#Protest #ResearchFundingProtests erupt for the release of Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil arrested by immigration in New York. Trump admin's cuts to US research funding prompt brain drain, leading to EU offering "scientific asylum" for American talent. read more
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Admin's Attempt to Cut NIH Grants
#NIH #researchfundingA federal judge in Massachusetts blocked the Trump administration from implementing a 15% cap on 'indirect costs' for NIH grants after universities and states sued. The move aimed to slash NIH grants, impacting vital medical research. read more