Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has built his fortune and reputation on disparaging the government scientists and institutions he's now in line to lead as HHS secretary.
The National Institutes of Health funds research, but some scientists fear that funding may be pulled or paused by the Trump administration.
Trump has frozen all travel and communications at the Department of Health and Human Services, including the CDC and the National Institutes of Health
The Trump administration is freezing all National Institutes of Health research grants, potentially throwing sand into a multibillion-dollar motor of the Bay Area economy.
Experts in every field of medical research gather at meetings to decide which topics and projects are most deserving of funds.
An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.
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The director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, announced that she will step down Friday, 14 months after she took the position on Nov. 9, 2023.
“Improving maternal care is not a red or blue issue. It’s an American issue,” Senator Britt said.
The communications pause at U.S. DHHS, along with other disruptions related to the transition, could affect Maine research centers if it continues beyond this week.
In a letter, three Maryland Democrats said they had "grave concerns" that Trump's move would do lasting damage
The University of Nebraska said it was waiting for more information about what a pause in activities at the National Institutes of Health and other agencies will mean for $151