The NIH is dismissing numerous advisory council members appointed during the Biden administration, intending to replace them with individuals who support the Trump administration's priorities. This change may lead to councils being understaffed and lacking critical expertise for funding decisions. The process began in 2023, and the dismissal of advisory council members is unusual. Past suspensions of council meetings have already disrupted federal research funding, posing risks for future funding decisions as the councils may not be sufficiently staffed.
The NIH is planning to dismiss dozens of scientists from its advisory councils who were nominated during the Biden administration and fill their seats with Trump-aligned individuals.
The dismissal of advisory council members is rare, and this change could leave councils understaffed and lacking essential expertise needed for funding decisions.
Robert Winn expressed concern, asking, 'Why would you mess with a review process that has been so highly impactful?' He emphasized that serving on these committees is driven by the desire to fund the best science for the benefit of all Americans.
The suspension of advisory council meetings earlier this year disrupted the flow of federal research funding, resulting in uncertainty for future funding decisions.
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