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Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten NIH Cancer Research Funding

5/3/2025

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The Trump administration's drastic budget cuts slashed NIH cancer research funding from $48 billion to just $27 billion, endangering vital projects and delaying crucial drug approvals. This move not only stifles young scientists and startups but also dismantles the MOSAIC grant program, threatening diversity in biomedical research and jeopardizing the future of scientific innovation.

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The Trump administration's drastic budget cuts slashed NIH cancer research funding from $48 billion to just $27 billion, endangering vital projects and delaying crucial drug approvals. This move not only stifles young scientists and startups but also dismantles the MOSAIC grant program, threatening diversity in biomedical research and jeopardizing the future of scientific innovation.