During a Senate hearing on June 10, 2025, NIH Director Jayanta Bhattacharya was challenged by U.S. senators regarding significant delays in funding and the termination of various research grants. This scrutiny followed a letter from over 300 NIH staff protesting a proposed 40% budget cut under President Trump's 2026 budget request, aimed at consolidating the NIH's 27 institutes. Advocates warned that these cuts could halt essential Alzheimer's research and jeopardize years of scientific progress, highlighting the urgency of reform within the agency to maintain its reputation and funding effectiveness.
At a Senate hearing, NIH director Jayanta Bhattacharya faced criticism as cuts to the agency's budget threaten critical research, particularly for Alzheimer's disease.
Hundreds of scientists protested Trump's proposed budget cuts, arguing these would severely hinder crucial Alzheimer's research and undermine years of scientific progress.
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