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NIH Director Tries To Calm Health Researchers' Nerves After Trump Directives


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A new memo by NIH Acting Director Matthew Memoli, obtained by Forbes, clarifies what can and can't be done with regard to clinical trials, purchasing, research and the like.

The article from Forbes, published on January 27, 2025, discusses the response of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director to recent directives from the Trump administration that have caused concern among health researchers. The directives include budget cuts and changes in research focus, prompting fears about the future of scientific research funding and priorities. NIH Director, in an attempt to calm the nerves of the research community, emphasized the resilience of the NIH and its commitment to advancing medical research despite political pressures. The Director highlighted ongoing efforts to secure alternative funding, streamline operations, and maintain the integrity of peer-reviewed research processes. Additionally, the article touches on the broader implications of these changes, including potential delays in critical health research and the exodus of talent from the field, while also noting the Director's reassurances about adapting to the new political landscape to continue supporting groundbreaking health research.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyfeldman/2025/01/27/nih-director-tries-to-calm-health-researchers-nerves-after-trump-directives/ ]

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