House FY24 spending bill slashes NIH by 6%, NCI by 3%

As Trump decimates NIH funding, a daring proposal to issue $750 billion in bonds for medical cures garners attention

As biomedical research at NIH faces an existential threat from the Trump administration, an entrepreneur is winning over allies for what he describes as a “simple idea” that could introduce a massive new infusion of money for innovation in medicine.

June 20, 2025

Vol.51 No.24

By Jacquelyn Cobb

Conversation with The Cancer Letter

Lou Weisbach tells us about his plan to raise $750 billion for the American Center for Cures

For nearly 25 years, business executive Lou Weisbach and urologist Richard J. Boxer have argued that finding the money to finance the cures for devastating diseases is not as difficult as it appears. To start finding the cures, the U.S. Department of the Treasury needs to issue some bonds—$750 billion worth. Next, you hire CEOs—one...

June 20, 2025

Vol.51 No.24

By Otis W. Brawley and Paul Goldberg

Cancer Policy

“Forward funding” NIH budget plan would make competing for grants much harder

In the fiscal year 2026 budget request, the Trump administration proposes “forward funding,” or multiyear funding, of awards.

June 20, 2025

Vol.51 No.24

By Claire Marie Porter

Cancer Policy

Federal judge rules Trump directives canceling NIH grants “illegal,” orders them to be restored

A federal judge has called the Trump’s administration’s cancellation of NIH grants “illegal,” striking it down.

June 20, 2025

Vol.51 No.24

By Claire Marie Porter

Cancer Policy

NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya launches a podcast

NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya has launched his own podcast called “The Director’s Desk,” where he plans to host weekly conversations on scientific careers, leadership, and innovation at NIH.

June 20, 2025

Vol.51 No.24

By Claire Marie Porter

Podcast

The Directors: Candace Johnson and Jonathan Friedberg on living through uncertainty at NCI, payment woes
Directors of two neighboring cancer centers in Upstate New York will face challenges, but “we’ll get through it”

Candace S. Johnson leads America’s oldest cancer research center and Jonathan W. Friedberg leads the newest NCI-designated center. Their catchment areas are contiguous, their faculty and staff members collaborate often, and together their institutions embody the culture of NCI-designated cancer centers.

June 13, 2025

Vol.51 No.23

By Paul Goldberg

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As Trump decimates NIH funding, a daring proposal to issue $750 billion in bonds for medical cures garners attention

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The Directors: Candace Johnson and Jonathan Friedberg on living through uncertainty at NCI, payment woes
Directors of two neighboring cancer centers in Upstate New York will face challenges, but “we’ll get through it”