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U.S. Risks Losing Top Researchers Amid Funding Cuts

5/29/2025

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Scientists Seek Opportunities

The U.S. is at risk of losing its brightest minds as researchers eye opportunities abroad amid funding cuts and job uncertainty. With Europe, Canada, and China vying for talent, the urgency is clear: the U.S. must revitalize its commitment to science to safeguard its position as a leader in biomedical innovation.

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Scientist Leads Talent Retention

A scientist who once left Portugal in search of opportunities now leads the Gulbenkian Institute, witnessing a wave of US researchers seeking refuge from funding cuts. He emphasizes that Europe must unite in its approach, boost funding, and create competitive environments to retain talent, drawing inspiration from successful strategies in Canada and China.

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Scientists Seek Opportunities

The U.S. is at risk of losing its brightest minds as researchers eye opportunities abroad amid funding cuts and job uncertainty. With Europe, Canada, and China vying for talent, the urgency is clear: the U.S. must revitalize its commitment to science to safeguard its position as a leader in biomedical innovation.

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