At his confirmation hearings, Jay Bhattacharya affirmed his commitment to scientific dissent. Recently, 92 NIH scientists publicly challenged his policies through the Bethesda Declaration, citing concerns over a culture of fear within the agency under the Trump administration. They express urgency to address perceived misalignments with the NIH’s mission and public health initiatives. Despite Bhattacharya's acknowledgment of the importance of dissent, he critiqued the declaration for misconceptions regarding NIH policies. The scientists’ letter emphasizes the need for prioritizing safety and responsible management of public resources over political agendas.
Dissent is the very essence of science, but NIH scientists are challenging policies they perceive to undermine the agency's mission and public health.
We dissent. A culture of fear has emerged under Trump's administration, compelling us to speak up for human safety and responsible resource stewardship.
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