Under President Trump's administration, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) experienced a significant setback with a communications blackout and travel bans, causing fear and confusion among scientists. The shutdown affected essential meetings, needed for crucial funding decisions in severe health areas like cancer and diabetes. Although the NIH has begun to lift the communications blockage, a hiring freeze persists, restricting new research initiatives. The situation highlights how collaboration in the scientific field is pivotal for public health advancements.
"Science moves at breakneck speeds. And requires that all of us in the scientific community work together. Any gap that we experience sets us back..."
"The communications blackout has started to lift and some meetings and travel are resuming. However, a hiring freeze remains in place..."
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