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NIH Deputy Resigns Amid Controversial Reassignment Under Trump

2/13/2025

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Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, the second-in-command at the National Institutes of Health, stepped down on Tuesday, marking a significant shift under the Trump administration. His resignation letter hinted at an unacceptable reassignment, leaving many questions unanswered. The NIH, a cornerstone of biomedical research, allocates around $48 billion each year to advance medical studies.

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Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, the second-in-command at the National Institutes of Health, stepped down on Tuesday, marking a significant shift under the Trump administration. His resignation letter hinted at an unacceptable reassignment, leaving many questions unanswered. The NIH, a cornerstone of biomedical research, allocates around $48 billion each year to advance medical studies.