The NIH, the principal funder of biomedical research, announced drastic cuts to "indirect expenses" in its grant funding, nearly reducing these costs by half. This move, which took effect on February 9, has led to immediate backlash from the scientific community, with prominent researchers like Dr. Richard Huganir labeling it the "apocalypse of American science." In response, 22 states have sued the NIH for what they deem unlawful action, fearing that essential public health research at universities will be significantly undermined by such financial restrictions.
NIH announced that it would cut "indirect expenses" in the funding it provides to research grants by nearly half, causing chaos in American science funding.
We're going to see health research kneecapped, says Dr. Otis Brawley, reflecting the widespread concern over budget cuts affecting critical health research.
Dr. Richard Huganir called the cuts the apocalypse of American science, emphasizing how it will drastically change the landscape of U.S. research funding.
In response to the cuts, 22 states have sued the NIH, calling the action unlawful and believing it will devastate public health research.
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