What were the reactions from the scientific community to the budget cuts

Summary

The scientific community reacted with shock, outrage, and deep concern to the recent budget cuts

Researchers were “shocked and disappointed” by the cuts to the National Science Foundation (NSF) budget, expressing worry about the United States’ global competitiveness.

Dr. Richard Huganir of Johns Hopkins University called it the “apocalypse of American science,” stating it would “basically change science as we know it in the U.S.”

Dr. Otis Brawley from Johns Hopkins warned that “health research will be kneecapped” due to these cuts.

Barbara Snyder, president of the Association of American Universities, stated that the cuts “jeopardize our country’s future economic and national security”.

Chaouki Abdallah from Georgia Institute of Technology expressed being “beyond shocked and disappointed,” emphasizing the cuts’ negative impact on America’s technological advantage.

Many researchers are concerned about potential layoffs, funding losses, and the long-term effects on scientific investigations and clinical trials.

There are widespread fears about the impact on graduate students and the pipeline of aspiring scientific researchers.

22 states sued the NIH and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, calling the action “unlawful”.

Conclusion

These reactions highlight the scientific community’s grave concerns about the future of research and innovation in the United States.