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Trump Administration Cancels $258M H.I.V. Vaccine Program, Sparks Outrage

5/31/2025

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The Trump administration's abrupt cancellation of a $258 million H.I.V. vaccine program has sent shockwaves through vital research hubs like Duke University and the Scripps Research Institute. This decision jeopardizes crucial advancements in treatments for H.I.V., Covid, and autoimmune diseases, as N.I.H. leaders chose to halt support for the vaccine development consortia.

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The Trump administration's abrupt cancellation of a $258 million H.I.V. vaccine program has sent shockwaves through vital research hubs like Duke University and the Scripps Research Institute. This decision jeopardizes crucial advancements in treatments for H.I.V., Covid, and autoimmune diseases, as N.I.H. leaders chose to halt support for the vaccine development consortia.