Where U.S. science has been hit hardest after Trump’s first year The Trump administration has slashed the number of grants from the National Institutes of Health, with far fewer focused on women, cancer and mental health.

"Many labs are dwindling by attrition. Students or postdoctoral researchers leave, and their positions aren’t filled. Many research universities are admitting fewer PhD students, narrowing the very beginning of the pipeline of new scientists."

www.washingtonpost.com/science/2026...

As stressful as it is to run a laboratory in the US right now, my thoughts are often with the NIH staff living in the awful chaos trying to preserve the whole enterprise. I’m grateful for every moment they choose not to give up. These people are the only thing keeping it from entirely collapsing.

IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT

Please watch the workshop video and COMMENT by 5:00 Monday 7/14

This is the source of the "no more model organism only grants in NIH-funded research" decree.

The House Appropriations Subcommittee for HHS markup is scheduled for July 21 and full comm July 24. Not much time. Make those calls ☎️ to your congressional leaders NOW 🚨! Make sure they hear the devastation that will happen to research 🔬, training 👩🏽‍🔬 and health 🩺 if the proposed cuts go forward.

Four of the best lab members one could hope for holding signs at the Stand Up for Science rally in Columbus, Ohio. "Got Polio? Me Neither. Thanks Science", "Fund Science like you fund war" "Peer review, not political review" "Dont be a DATA HATA"

Reyes lab making me proud in Columbus, Ohio. #Standupforscience.

Thank you @universite-caen.bsky.social. American scientists thank you for Standing UpFor Science! #standupforscience #standupforsciencefr

A poster in French announcing a local Stand Up for Science event. “Science is a common good”

Rally on the campus of the University of Caen in support of Stand Up For Science event

Ridiculous selfie walking in the Stand up for Science rally in Caen, France

I was so disappointed that I would miss #standupforscience because I’m in France for a meeting. But look what I found!!! The solidarity in France is amazing and heartwarming. If they are supporting us in France, we should all be out today! Thank you University of Caen!!

Are you a scientist or student heading to a @standupforscience.bsky.social ‬rally this Friday?

We want to hear from you. Tell us about yourself and why you’re going, how far you’re traveling, why you’re fired up, and whether there will be car snacks. Call or text us at (646) 767-6532.

‘They are harming ordinary people:’ Trump’s funding cuts are starting to take a toll in North Carolina | CNN Politics President Donald Trump’s efforts to drastically cut federal spending and slash the federal workforce are already having an impact in North Carolina.

Interview on the impact to Durham, NC

www.cnn.com/2025/03/03/p...

Ohio! Come rally with us in Columbus at the Statehouse, 12-3p.

Also, stay tuned for details on a walkout in Cleveland, in case you're up that way and can't make the drive to Cbus.

I made free to print posters for the @standupforscience.bsky.social protest
Please share!
#standupforscience

abetterscientist.wordpress.com/2025/03/01/f...

2025 Federal Financial Assistance Freeze On Monday, January 27th, 2025, President Trump issued an order to freeze virtually all of approved and legally required federal funding.

Please share:
@delauro.house.gov is cochair of the US House Congressional Rapid Response Task Force and Litigation Working Group.

They are looking for instances where the impoundment and restriction of NIH/NSF funds is having a negative impact. Submit examples here delauro.house.gov/constituent-...

5 Calls Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

Ok scientists & those who love science 🧪: here is another exhortation. Call Congress TODAY about the freeze on NIH Council Meetings and Study Sections. Emphasize that this means NO new grants are being funded & labs will soon start to shut down and fire employees. Phone numbers are at:
5calls.org

So a former postdoc from our department had just started as a PO at NIH and was terminated in the wave of terminations last week. He is in the research triangle and a phenomenal scientist with expertise in stress and glia. If anyone in the RTI is hiring asap please let me know! #neuroskyence

I was heartbroken to hear this news. As a collaborator, I STRONGLY endorse Justin’s scientific skills. He is a brilliant experimentalist, supportive mentor, and incredible writer and presenter. He will add value to ANY scientific team. Please spread the word. Justin, I am so so sorry. 😞

#StandUpForScience! Engage and get out where you can to support and advocate. 📣 Our communities need to hear from us! 🔬These cuts and layoffs will have far reaching consequences on America’s health! 🩺🧠

NIH grants still blocked—let NIH staff post meetings in the Federal Register! Text SIGN PCVPYC to 50409 to send this to your officials.

Today's action - contact your MOCs about the Federal Register block! I just used @llparker100.bsky.social's resistbot via SMS and there is a little back and forth for it to collect your info but it went through and I got a receipt message from Sen Markey! resist.bot/petitions/PC...

Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s idea of efficiency is stopping research on curing cancer.

🚨Amidst all the uncertainty at NIH Welcome Leap just launched an important new $50M program in Women’s Health👩🏻‍🔬🧠

CARE focuses on the link between Alzheimer’s and perimenopausal hormonal changes wellcomeleap.org/care/

Note: full indirects!

Please share widely to support women’s health 🙏🏼

a man in a suit and tie says go for it in white letters ALT: a man in a suit and tie says go for it in white letters

The no cost extension button is back and at least some are being granted. If this applies to you, go for it.

PLEASE SHARE

AAMC Lawsuit Results in Nationwide Temporary Restraining Order on Proposed Drastic Cuts to NIH Funding Judge grants restraining order after lawsuit led by the AAMC, challenging the legality of the administration’s plan to make cuts to federally funded research.

Great news for those not in the 22 states. Thank you #AAMC! www.aamc.org/news/press-r...

Estimated Single Year Loss of NIH Funding if 15% Indirect Cost Rate is Imposed Based on analysis of 2024 NIH funding data. Sums are totals of losses in funding to programs if indirect costs had been capped at 15%

Helpful table to determine how much your University or health system is set to lose if the NIH indirect cap is suddenly lowered to 15%. For SJSU it is $374k which is on the smaller end but devastating considering our other budget issues. datawrapper.dwcdn.net/l0ZqA/8/

Here’s a document meant to prep for this possibility from a law firm, but not easy to TLDR:
www.ropesgray.com/-/media/File...

Support Biomedical Research

Attempts to stop animal research . Please pay attention to this ASAP if you support animal research and grants. There is a meeting next week. It is under the guise of saving money now. speak4.app/lp/7d01tnik/...

NIH In Your State - United For Medical Research Select a state on the map to see the impact of NIH funding across America.

You can use this website to look up how much money goes into your state from NIH, how many jobs are supported, and more.

www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...

Could you add me as well? Thank you!

Gingerbread house half green, half pink. Adorned with PRIDE flag and disco ball. Legs of wicked witch emerge from under the house.

Wicked PRIDE gingerbread house with stunning paper towel/fairy light artwork of a tornado.

Reyes lab members after their efforts

Reyes lab had a ball at this year’s gingerbread house contest. Welcome to Wicked PRIDE. Note the amazing tornado made out of paper towels and fairy lights. 🥰Thanks @jaymemcreynolds.bsky.social for organizing this super fun event!!!

This resonates 💯. I’m deep into developing a grant in a new area… it’s been hard intellectual work…. But these are the primary thoughts as I slog through very long days. Strong emphasis on the joy of working with others!!
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