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Researchers across the country have found their work in limbo
Jan 27, 2025

Researchers across the country have found their work in limbo

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Research scientists who get funding from the National Institutes of Health have had key meetings about their grants canceled recently.

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Scientists funded by National Institutes of Health concerned at latest developments

Jan 27, 2025
Key meetings with scientists have been cancelled recently and they are uncertain about what the implications are for their research funding.
"People are anxious because the research is very dependent upon having funding renewed," said Gregory Ducker at the University of Utah.
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The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC