President’s call to ‘Make America Healthy Again’ has led to slashes in NIH funding – endangering jobs and vital research

Summary

Trump’s proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) threaten U.S. biomedical research, forcing many scientists to consider leaving the country.

A 7 February policy would slash NIH funding by two-thirds, though a federal judge has temporarily blocked it.

Researchers relying on these grants fear for their jobs, with some already exploring options abroad.

The cuts particularly impact neuroscience, diabetes, and bird flu research, while also dismantling DEI initiatives.

Many scientists warn of long-term consequences for innovation and global health collaboration.

  • Treczoks@lemmy.worldEnglish
    43·
    2 days ago

    Scientists usually are the smart people. And they are potentially the more mobile employees. Of course they will notice when the ship is sinking…

    • Ledericas@lemm.eeEnglish
      9·
      1 day ago

      they usually ditch long before that happens, remember when the usa was going through red scare, and started targeting chinese people, one of them fled to the CCP and was instrumental in chinas sudden transition to hydrogen bombs from fissionable bombs.