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Trump Administration Cancels Grants for Alzheimer’s and Racism Research

17 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

Recent grant cancellations at Emory University and the University of Pittsburgh have raised concerns about the Trump administration's influence on scientific research. These cancellations specifically target studies examining the effects of racism on brain health and Alzheimer's disease.
This move reflects a broader trend of removing certain topics from the National Institutes of Health's scientific portfolio, which amounts to $47 billion.
The Trump administration has been known for its contentious stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which has extended to federal funding for research. The decision to cancel grants that focus on the impacts of racism suggests a deliberate effort to limit the scope of scientific inquiry in favo…
The cancellations of these grants signal a troubling trend in the intersection of politics and science, particularly in areas that address social determinants of health. By sidelining research on racism's impact on brain health, the administration not only stifles scientific inquiry but also undermines efforts to ad…

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