Friday, 31 Oct 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • VIDEO
  • House
  • White
  • ScienceAlert
  • Trumps
  • Watch
  • man
  • Health
  • Season
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > Tech and Science > COVID Research Funding to Be Slashed, NIH Documents Show
Tech and Science

COVID Research Funding to Be Slashed, NIH Documents Show

Last updated: March 29, 2025 5:35 am
Share
COVID Research Funding to Be Slashed, NIH Documents Show
SHARE

COVID Research Funding to Be Slashed, NIH Documents Show

By Max Kozlov & Nature magazine

The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have started to reduce funding for research related to COVID-19, climate change, and South Africa. According to updated documents obtained by Nature, studies on these topics are among the latest list of terminated grants by the NIH.

The NIH has decided to cancel billions of dollars in funding for COVID-19 research, citing that the pandemic is over and the grant funds are no longer necessary. This decision has raised concerns among scientists who believe that studying the virus, its mode of infection, and the government’s response to the pandemic is crucial in preventing future outbreaks.

Among the terminated grants is a $577 million program aimed at identifying and developing antiviral drugs against the SARS-CoV-2 virus and other types of viruses with pandemic potential. Scientists like Jason McLellan, a structural virologist at the University of Texas, Austin, express their disappointment in the decision, stating that canceling such grants could be detrimental to future pandemic preparedness.

The updated guidance from the NIH includes a list of research activities that the agency no longer supports, including projects related to China, DEI, transgender issues, vaccine hesitancy, South Africa, and climate change. The documents also mention a new category of research that should be terminated based on a list sent by the NIH director or the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

The decision to slash funding for COVID-19 research has sparked criticism from scientists who fear that important projects could be terminated without considering their merit. The uncertainty surrounding the future of long-COVID research, including the $1.6 billion RECOVER initiative, has raised concerns among experts who believe that studying the long-term effects of COVID infections is crucial.

See also  Charlize Theron Seemingly Gives Cold Shoulder to Johnny Depp at Dior Show

The Trump administration’s move to deprioritize long-COVID research has been met with backlash from the scientific community. Jennifer Nuzzo, an epidemiologist at Brown University, criticizes the decision, stating that studying how infections lead to chronic diseases is essential for public health preparedness.

In conclusion, the decision to cut funding for COVID research has raised concerns among scientists who believe that studying the virus and its long-term effects is crucial for preventing future pandemics. The impact of these funding cuts on scientific research and public health remains to be seen.

This article was first published on March 26, 2025.

TAGGED:COVIDdocumentsfundingNIHResearchShowslashed
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Tia Keobounpheng’s Vibrating Textile Geometries Merge Modernism and Sámi Lineage — Colossal Tia Keobounpheng’s Vibrating Textile Geometries Merge Modernism and Sámi Lineage — Colossal
Next Article Soil Solarization for Weed Control Soil Solarization for Weed Control
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

RFK Jr. Will Shrink The Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration. Here’s What That Means For Public Health

The recent appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services…

June 8, 2025

AI chatbots fail to diagnose patients by talking with them

Don’t call your favourite AI “doctor” just yetJust_Super/Getty Images Artificial intelligence has made significant advancements…

January 2, 2025

2 former governors resigned in scandal. Now they want to be mayors.

Second Chances for Scandal-Plagued Politicians: A Curious Political Landscape In a political climate where past…

March 20, 2025

Billie Lourd Shares Emotional Tribute To Late Mom Carrie Fisher

Billie Lourd Reflects on the Eighth Anniversary of Carrie Fisher's Death Actress Billie Lourd recently…

December 28, 2024

Prince William and Princess Charlotte Share a Sweet Moment Cheering on England’s Lionesses to Euros Victory

Prince William and Princess Charlotte Show Their Support for the Lionesses in UEFA Women's EURO…

July 27, 2025

You Might Also Like

Scientists Identified a New Blood Group After a 50-Year Mystery : ScienceAlert
Tech and Science

Scientists Identified a New Blood Group After a 50-Year Mystery : ScienceAlert

October 31, 2025
Nanotyrannus Isn’t a Juvenile T-Rex—It’s a Separate Dinosaur
Tech and Science

Nanotyrannus Isn’t a Juvenile T-Rex—It’s a Separate Dinosaur

October 31, 2025
How Much Does Grocery Delivery App Development Cost in 2025?
Tech and Science

How Much Does Grocery Delivery App Development Cost in 2025?

October 31, 2025
Boy’s body was mummified and turned green by a copper coffin
Tech and Science

Boy’s body was mummified and turned green by a copper coffin

October 31, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?