Over 340 scientists at the NIH have issued the Bethesda Declaration, urging NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya to safeguard academic integrity and research freedom. They allege that the Trump administration has compelled the NIH to politicize research efforts, particularly around critical health areas like COVID-19 and health disparities. The declaration highlights a 'culture of fear' among NIH employees reluctant to voice dissent for fear of retaliation. Notably, 92 individuals chose to publicly sign the declaration, emphasizing the risks involved in challenging the administration's policies.
"For staff across the National Institutes of Health (NIH), we dissent to administration policies that undermine the NIH mission, waste public resources, and harm the health of Americans and people across the globe."
"The life-and-death nature of our work demands that changes be thoughtful and vetted. We are compelled to speak up when our leadership prioritizes political momentum over human safety and faithful stewardship of public resources."
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