President’s call to ‘Make America Healthy Again’ has led to slashes in NIH funding – endangering jobs and vital research

Summary

Trump’s proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) threaten U.S. biomedical research, forcing many scientists to consider leaving the country.

A 7 February policy would slash NIH funding by two-thirds, though a federal judge has temporarily blocked it.

Researchers relying on these grants fear for their jobs, with some already exploring options abroad.

The cuts particularly impact neuroscience, diabetes, and bird flu research, while also dismantling DEI initiatives.

Many scientists warn of long-term consequences for innovation and global health collaboration.

    • @borokovEnglish
      4•2 days ago

      Come to France, we have cheeze, and wine, and bread 🥖🍾🥐🧀

      • @[email protected]English
        1•2 days ago

        Its hard to discuss with my partner since the idea of leaving the country is already too much to bare as it is.

    • @[email protected]English
      2•2 days ago

      English is the language of science, so I’d argue that any country in Schengen would be the most straightforward choice. Climates can differ greatly, though, even within one country, so I always compare the temperature, sunshine and precipitation stats before moving some place new.

      • @[email protected]English
        2•2 days ago

        Oh learned a new word today. Schengen. Hmm how interactions in grocery store be? I imagine local language?

    • @[email protected]English
      2•2 days ago

      Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finland. Not vouching for Czechia (my country) or Slovakia because the language could be a big barrier, but most people understand English and are used to it (at least workers in service).