Leading scientists warn that Trump administration policies jeopardize research efforts and public health

Medical Economics March 31, 2025
Austin Littrell

Key Takeaways

• Leading scientists warn that funding cuts and political interference threaten U.S. medical research and global innovation leadership.
• Researchers face a climate of fear, self-censorship, and financial threats, impacting groundbreaking projects and academic opportunities.
• The scientific community urges policymakers and the public to support sustained research funding and open scientific discourse.

Nearly 1,900 of the nation’s top scientists warn that funding cuts and censorship put medical advances at risk.

Approximately 1,900 of the country’s leading scientists — including Nobel laureates, medical school deans, and leading researchers — are raising alarm over the Trump administration’s handling of U.S. science, warning that funding cuts and political interference are jeopardizing medical research, public health, and the nation’s global leadership in...

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