AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, brain cancer survivor, says NIH research saved his life

Senators slam Bhattacharya for deflecting responsibility for NIH cuts, upheaval
Susan Collins: Trump’s 40% cut is “so disturbing”

In a 96-minute hearing in front of the Senate Appropriations Committee on the Trump administration’s budget, senators slammed NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya for not taking responsibility for the funding cuts to research and upheaval at NIH.

June 13, 2025

Vol.51 No.23

By Claire Marie Porter

Cancer Policy

In “Bethesda Declaration,” NIH employees, Nobel laureates say Bhattacharya is favoring politics over U.S. science, health

NIH Director Jayanta Bhattacharya “prioritizes political momentum over human safety and faithful stewardship of public resources,” a group of Nobel laureates and over 300 NIH employees wrote in a letter.

Thyme Care triples multidisciplinary care team with increased focus on survivorship

Thyme Care expanded its survivorship program and comprehensive cancer care services with the appointment of two experienced medical directors: Asma Dilawari as medical director of oncology care, who will lead the company’s survivorship program expansion, and Nelia Jain as medical director of palliative care, who will scale Thyme Care’s virtual palliative care offering, called Enhanced Supportive Care.

June 13, 2025

Vol.51 No.23

In Brief

Cancer Hope Network launches peer mentor program

Cancer Hope Network, a national nonprofit organization that provides one-on-one peer mentorship support to adult cancer patients and their caregivers, has launched Hopeful Hearts: Parents Supporting Parents.

June 13, 2025

Vol.51 No.23

Cancer Policy

George Sigounas named the first-ever chief science advisor at NCI

George Sigounas, an expert in bone marrow transplantation, was named to the newly created post of chief science advisor at NCI.

Diet influences survival after stage 3 colon cancer, Dana-Farber study finds

Patients with colon cancer who consumed an anti-inflammatory diet during a phase III clinical trial showed longer overall survival post-treatment, compared to those on a proinflammatory diet, according to a Dana-Farber Cancer Institute analysis.

June 06, 2025

Vol.51 No.22

AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, brain cancer survivor, says NIH research saved his life

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Senators slam Bhattacharya for deflecting responsibility for NIH cuts, upheaval
Susan Collins: Trump’s 40% cut is “so disturbing”