Tag Archives: scientific-research

Research Model of the United States is Threatened

Posted on April 16, 2025 by briansandberg

The entire research model of the United States is threatened with destruction. “Around the time of World War II, the U.S. government started funding universities for the purpose of aiding the war effort, funneling money toward medical research, innovation and … Continue reading →

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16 States Sue to Restore Biomedical Research Funding

Posted on April 4, 2025 by briansandberg

Sixteen states have sued the Trump administration to restore research funding in biomedicine and public health that has been suspended or blocked by officials at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The New York Times reports that “California, Massachusetts and … Continue reading →

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Defending Academic Freedom

Posted on February 24, 2025 by briansandberg

Defending academic freedom has become an essential daily task for professors and researchers in the United States. The Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom (CDAF) at the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) has prepared resources and toolkits for … Continue reading →

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The Trump Administration’s Assault on Research

Posted on February 19, 2025 by briansandberg

The Trump administration has launched a direct assault on medical research, by drastically slashing the research funds for academic research across all disciplines. The massive cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have been the focal point of reporting … Continue reading →

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