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'An attack on science': Trump's cuts to research threatens R.I.'s budding life sciences sector - The Boston Globe


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"It might take a generation to bounce back from this," said a scientist at the Rhode Island Public Health Institute whose research was shut down.

The article from The Boston Globe, published on May 12, 2025, discusses the potential impact of former President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to science funding on Rhode Island's life science hub. The cuts, which target the National Institutes of Health (NIH), could significantly affect research at Brown University and the University of Rhode Island. These institutions rely heavily on NIH funding for their life science research programs. The article highlights concerns from local researchers and officials about the future of the state's burgeoning life science industry, which has been a key driver of economic growth and innovation in Rhode Island. They fear that reduced federal funding could stifle important research and development, impacting both the economy and public health initiatives in the region.

Read the Full The Boston Globe Article at:
[ https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/12/metro/ri-life-science-hub-trump-science-funding-cuts-nih-brown-uri/ ]