What's happening at the NIH?

Plus: Researchers reel as Trump administration moves quickly to cut funding and end DEI health programs

January 28, 2025 Check out STAT+

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Win McNamee/Getty Images STAT+ | Trump's restrictions spark chaos across health and science agencies Scientists and federal workers struggled to navigate Trump's early moves from NIH to FDA. By Lev Facher, Jason Mast, and Angus Chen Researchers reel as Trump administration moves quickly to cut funding and end DEI health programs An Arizona STEM program for Native American high school students had its NIH contract terminated two days after the inauguration By Angus Chen, Usha Lee McFarling, Jonathan Wosen, and Gary Marshall STAT+ | NIH clarifies restrictions on staff after Trump's broad freeze sparked chaos Clinical trials are proceeding, some purchasing is allowed, and scientists can publish research, an internal memo shows. By Sarah Owermohle Scott Olson/Getty Images Are you affected by the Trump administration's pause on health communications, science meetings, and reviews? Fill out this form if you have been affected by pause on communications, meetings, and reviews. We won't share your story without permission By STAT Staff

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