Federal Funding Changes Hit 93% of Cancer Disparities Scientists, Slowing Research Progress

3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jul 15

A survey found 93% of scientists studying cancer disparities say federal policy changes have disrupted their work, making the field one of the latest areas strained by shifting funding rules.
Harder-to-secure grants are the main pressure point, with researchers saying the funding squeeze is delaying studies aimed at understanding and reducing unequal cancer outcomes.
Those disruptions are fueling concern that progress in cancer disparities research will slow, potentially setting back efforts to address gaps in diagnosis, treatment and survival.

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