"Research cannot be turned off and on like a light switch," writes Heather Pierce, JD, MPH, the AAMC's senior director for science policy and regulatory counsel, in a reflection about the impact of NIH grant terminations. "Even when terminated grants are reinstated through litigation or appeal, progress is lost. Pausing research moves us backwards, and wastes committed taxpayer dollars." More here. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/nih-grant-terminations-tracking-scope-impact-heather-pierce-jwffe
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David Skorton
President and CEO
Association of American Medical Colleges
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