A federal judge, Angel Kelley, issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration's plan to cut $4 billion in NIH funding crucial for biomedical research. The funding supports overhead costs for significant disease research at universities and hospitals, particularly in areas like cancer and cardiovascular diseases. This decision came in response to lawsuits from university associations and multiple attorneys general, highlighting the drastic impact such cuts would have on medical research, jobs, and the U.S.'s global competitiveness in healthcare advancements.
The temporary restraining order by Judge Kelley was in direct response to heavy opposition from university associations, stressing the potential devastation to medical research funding.
Judge Angel Kelley emphasized that the Trump administration's decision is not only unlawful but also threatens to undermine significant biomedical research crucial for combating diseases.
The plan to cut $4 billion in federal funding was a sudden move that left the academic community reeling, fearing job losses and halted studies.
Research centers argued that the cuts adversely affect critical areas like cardiology and oncology, where progress depends significantly on the ongoing financial support from federal sources.
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