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science17 days ago•4 min saved

Canada’s Science Talent Push Attracts Global Researchers to Toronto

Toronto’s University Health Network is expanding its Canada Leads program to recruit 100 early- to mid-career scientists from around the world, backed by federal funding aimed at boosting Canada’s leadership in life sciences. About 80 researchers have joined so far, with hundreds more expressing interest, including Dr. Ariel Levine from the U.S. NINDS who will study spinal cord injury. The initiative follows U.S. funding cuts and positions Canada as a magnet for global scientific talent, supported by Canada Global Impact + Research Talent Initiative funding of about $1.7 billion over 12 years.

via CTV News|

#canada-leads #international-researchers #research-funding

science-policy1 month ago•56 min saved

White House Dismisses Entire NSF Board, Sparking Science-Policy Alarm

The White House fired the entire National Science Board that oversees the NSF, leaving the agency without a board, director, or deputy and offering a rationale linked to a 2021 Supreme Court decision. Critics warn the move could undermine NSF’s independence and hand more control to the executive branch, risking instability in U.S. scientific leadership; lawmakers and scientific groups urge oversight and a rapid reestablishment of governance with diverse expertise while leadership vacancies are addressed.

via Inside Higher Ed|

#national-science-board #national-science-foundation #research-funding

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Growing evidence sparks call for pregnancy-focused Lyme research

A peer‑reviewed paper and the Bay Area Lyme Foundation argue that decades of case reports and acknowledgments from the CDC and NIH indicate mother‑to‑child transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi is plausible, prompting a push for large, prospective real‑world studies, long‑term tracking of children, and biorepositories to determine how often transmission occurs and its health effects, given around 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme annually.

via LymeDisease.org|

#congenital-transmission #health #lyme-disease

health4 months ago•6 min saved

NIH Leadership Crisis Sparks Concerns Over Scientific Integrity

A group of former NIH scientists and administrators have resigned in protest, citing political interference, censorship, and undermining of scientific integrity by the current administration, which they believe threatens public health, scientific progress, and democratic freedoms.

via statnews.com|

#health #nih #political-interference

health4 months ago•5 min saved

NIH Resumes Review of Delayed and Stalled Research Grants

The NIH is reviewing and deciding on numerous previously rejected or shelved grant applications following court agreements, which aim to address delays caused by political restrictions, particularly on diversity, equity, and inclusion research. This process is part of ongoing legal battles over federal research funding, with some grants being restored and others not renewed due to shifting priorities, raising concerns about the impact on public health research and scientists' careers.

via Inside Higher Ed|

#court-agreements #dei #grant-applications

science-and-health5 months ago•2 min saved

Trump administration to review stalled NIH DEI-related research grants

The Trump administration's move to cut NIH grants related to diversity, equity, and inclusion is being reconsidered after a legal settlement, allowing the agency to review previously frozen or denied applications without the influence of political directives, though future projects may face increased scrutiny.

via statnews.com|

#dei #federal-court #legal-settlement

health5 months ago•7 min saved

CDC Funds $1.6M for Controversial Danish Hepatitis B Vaccine Study

The CDC awarded a controversial $1.6 million grant to Danish researchers with ties to the FDA to study hepatitis B vaccine timing in newborns, raising ethical concerns about the study's design and applicability, especially given the researchers' history and the differences between Guinea-Bissau and the U.S.

via statnews.com|

#cdc #ethics #guinea-bissau

health5 months ago•8 min saved

CDC allocates $1.6M for hepatitis B vaccine research by Danish team

The CDC awarded a controversial $1.6 million grant to Danish researchers, linked to anti-vaccine figures, to study hepatitis B vaccination timing in Guinea-Bissau, raising concerns about cronyism, ethical issues, and the relevance of the study to US vaccine policy.

via CIDRAP|

#cdc #controversy #health

business5 months ago•0 min saved

UK Increases Investment in AI, Video Games, and Quantum Research

The UK government plans to increase research funding specifically for artificial intelligence and video games, highlighting a strategic focus on these innovative sectors.

via Financial Times|

#ai #business #investment

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Considers Rescheduling Marijuana to Boost Industry and Tax Revenue

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, which could significantly impact the cannabis industry by easing regulations, increasing research opportunities, and improving access to funding. The move would mark a major shift in federal drug policy, potentially lowering taxes and making it easier for banks and investors to participate in the sector. However, no final decision has been made yet, and the DEA will review the recommendation from health authorities.

via Reuters|

#cannabis-industry #federal-policy #marijuana

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Girl Saves Harvard Axolotl Research Funding

A Harvard research team studying axolotls lost funding but was saved by a 6-year-old girl, Marianne Cullen, who raised about $1,000 to support their work on limb regeneration, highlighting the impact of individual contributions on scientific research.

via CBS News|

#axolotl #child-donation #harvard

education7 months ago•2 min saved

Decline in U.S. Ph.D. Graduates' Pipeline

The pipeline for Ph.D. students in U.S. universities is shrinking rapidly due to funding cuts, international visa restrictions, and changing perceptions of higher education, risking America's leadership in science and technology as other countries fill the gap.

via Axios|

#education #higher-education-trends #international-students

education7 months ago•1 min saved

Several Universities Reject White House Education Initiatives

The University of Virginia declined to join the federal Compact for Academic Excellence, citing concerns over research funding tied to contractual arrangements and emphasizing its commitment to merit-based assessment, academic freedom, and collaborative progress in higher education.

via UVA Today|

#academic-freedom #education #federal-education-compact

education7 months ago•3 min saved

Universities Reject Trump’s Education Compact and White House Funding Offers

The University of Southern California rejected the Trump administration's controversial education compact, citing concerns that tying research funding to conservative policies could undermine academic freedom and excellence. The compact, which has also been rejected by MIT and Brown, includes demands such as defining gender strictly, restricting foreign students, and promoting certain ideological views, prompting strong opposition from USC faculty and California officials.

via Los Angeles Times|

#academic-freedom #education #higher-education

business7 months ago•1 min saved

Harvard's Endowment Grows Despite Financial Pressures and Funding Cuts

Harvard University experienced a $113 million loss due to cuts in research funding implemented during Trump's administration.

via Financial Times|

#business #harvard #loss