Researchers say the Trump administration is finding new ways to punish science
Researchers are expressing concerns about the impact of funding cuts on scientific progress under the Trump administration. Harvard professor Sean Eddy describes the termination of his lab's funding as a significant setback, affecting both his research and his team. Despite a restoration of funding, many researchers are still feeling the long-term effects of these cuts.
- ▪Harvard professor Sean Eddy lost federal funding under the Trump administration, which he describes as a '10-year hit to a lab.'
- ▪Eddy's lab, once vibrant with over a dozen researchers, now stands empty after most of his team was let go.
- ▪His team's software is widely used in scientific research, impacting studies related to cancer and neurodevelopmental disorders.
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NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Science Researchers say the Trump administration is finding new ways to punish science May 21, 20266:00 AM ET By Katia Riddle NIH obsfuscating funds Listen · 4:52 4:52 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5828768/nx-s1-9757883" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript Harvard professor Sean Eddy, whose federal funding was terminated by the Trump administration last year, describes the loss as a "10-year hit to a lab." Jodi Hilton for NPR hide caption toggle caption Jodi Hilton for NPR Standing in his laboratory, Harvard professor Sean Eddy gazes at a row…
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