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Trump funding cuts force shutdown of Alzheimer's study of 600 aging adults

ACLU argues funding cuts constitute research censorship with life-or-death consequences

2 Sep 17 · 6d ago · 1 post · 1 source · development 2 of 3

Researchers at University of Pittsburgh are named plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against the NIH arguing the administration is attempting to censor research. ACLU counsel warns the targeting of underserved populations disproportionately harms those experiencing health disparities.

ACLU argues funding cuts constitute research censorship with life-or-death consequences
theguardian.com

“It is dangerous for public health when research is censored based on political litmus tests, and particularly when it targets areas of research designed to address the needs of underserved populations that disproportionately experience negative health outcomes.”

Olga Akselrod

Trump administration Funder/policy actorTamara Dubowitz and Andrea Rosso Lead researchers, University of PittsburghOlga Akselrod Senior counsel, ACLU racial justice programNational Institutes of Health (NIH) Federal funder/defendant

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