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At 'Stand Up for Science' rally, Francis Collins warns major NIH research programs 'at severe risk'


Published on 2025-03-07 17:42:35 - STAT
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  • At "Stand Up for Science" rallies across the U.S., scientists and their supporters protested Trump administration actions affecting research.

The article from STAT News, published on March 7, 2025, discusses a significant protest event titled "Stand Up for Science," led by Francis Collins, the former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The protest was in response to proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration that would drastically reduce funding for the NIH. Collins, along with numerous scientists, researchers, and advocates, gathered to voice their opposition to these cuts, emphasizing the potential negative impacts on medical research, public health, and the economy. The event highlighted the importance of sustained investment in biomedical research, with speakers arguing that such cuts would hinder progress in fighting diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's, and infectious diseases. The rally also served as a call to action for the public and policymakers to support science and research funding, stressing the long-term benefits of scientific advancement for society.

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[ https://www.statnews.com/2025/03/07/stand-up-for-science-francis-collins-protest-trump-nih-cuts/ ]