California joins legal fight to stop NIH cuts that could be a blow to UC, CSU other universities
Briefly

California, along with 21 Democratic-led states, has filed a lawsuit to prevent significant cuts to NIH funding, which could amount to $4 billion. This funding is crucial for various medical research initiatives addressing diseases like cancer and diabetes. The lawsuit claims these cuts will lead to job losses, hinder clinical trials, disrupt research activities, and may even close laboratories. The initiative echoes concerns of university officials who assert that the cuts are detrimental to ongoing research and likely violate federal regulations on funding agreements.
California joined 21 Democratic-run states in a lawsuit to prevent $4 billion cuts to NIH funding, arguing it jeopardizes critical medical research and advancements.
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