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Trump's NIH Cuts Slash $12 Billion, Drive Scientists Abroad

6/16/2025

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President Trump's NIH funding cuts have resulted in over 2,400 terminated grants, totaling approximately $12 billion.
NIH scientists caution that these cuts may lead to job losses, reduced biotech talent, and higher drug prices.
Researchers, including Melanie Chitwood, are considering relocating abroad due to challenges in continuing their work in the U.S.
EU countries are seizing the opportunity by attracting American scientists with new grant initiatives.

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President Trump's NIH funding cuts have resulted in over 2,400 terminated grants, totaling approximately $12 billion.
NIH scientists caution that these cuts may lead to job losses, reduced biotech talent, and higher drug prices.
Researchers, including Melanie Chitwood, are considering relocating abroad due to challenges in continuing their work in the U.S.
EU countries are seizing the opportunity by attracting American scientists with new grant initiatives.