Danielle Beckman, a researcher at UC Davis originally from Brazil, plans to leave the U.S. after her funding was cut due to the exclusion of 'COVID' from her grant application. She feels disillusioned by the U.S. government's lack of support for important research, which has influenced her decision to accept a job in Germany. Beckman expresses frustration over the absence of opportunities in the U.S., highlighting how cuts to funding may lead to a significant brain drain as other countries seek to attract displaced researchers.
"I wanted to make my home here. I wanted to become a professor in the US and have my own lab here... the government doesn't think our research is important anymore."
"I still think I can contribute a lot. It's just that there is no opportunity here anymore, and I don't want to waste my time."
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