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Trump Administration Cuts NIH: 1,300 Jobs Lost, Research Threatened

4/28/2025

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President Trump's administration has slashed the National Institutes of Health (NIH), resulting in 1,300 job losses and more than $2 billion in canceled research grants. This drastic move threatens vital medical research on diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's, prompting many scientists to contemplate leaving the U.S. amid growing funding fears and budget cuts.

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President Trump's administration has slashed the National Institutes of Health (NIH), resulting in 1,300 job losses and more than $2 billion in canceled research grants. This drastic move threatens vital medical research on diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's, prompting many scientists to contemplate leaving the U.S. amid growing funding fears and budget cuts.