A federal judge ruled that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) must pause its planned funding cuts affecting medical and scientific research, offering relief to universities and hospitals facing potential disruptions. The dispute, originating from the Trump administration's decision to cap indirect funding at 15%, is challenged by several coalitions comprising Democratic states and medical institutions. The proposed changes could severely impact research environments, risking ongoing trials and clinical outcomes, prompting Judge Angel Kelley's order for a temporary restraining measure to maintain current funding levels until the case is resolved.
The imminent risk of halting lifesaving clinical trials, disrupting the development of innovative medical research and treatment, and shuttering of research facilities warranted the issuance of a nationwide temporary restraining order.
The dispute centers on the Trump administration's planned change to the formulas the NIH uses to allocate funding, which could devastate budgets at many schools and hospitals.
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