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FDA clears a way for dramatic reduction in animal toxicology studies in cancer

FDA has issued a draft guidance to reduce unnecessary animal testing in nonclinical safety assessments for some cancer pharmaceuticals.

June 18, 2026

Vol.52 No.24

By Claire Marie Porter

Proposed OMB rule aims at the heart of the U.S. research enterprise—and scientists are fighting back
“The question isn’t whether politics will influence research. Under this proposal, that’s the point. That’s their goal.”

The White House Office of Management and Budget has published a “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance,” a proposed rule that seeks to fundamentally redraw the ground rules for all federally funded research. On the other side are America’s scientists who aren’t just crying foul—they are readying for a political fight.

House bill gives NCI $7.4 billion in FY 2027—$110 million above current budget

On June 9, the House Appropriations Committee passed its version of the fiscal year 2027 spending bill for Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.

June 12, 2026

Vol.52 No.23

By Paul Goldberg

Survivorship begins at diagnosis—cancer care system must recognize this

The oncology field is confronting three forces simultaneously.

NIH calls for comment on proposal to limit the number of RPGs per PI

NIH has published a request for information on its proposed policy that would cap the number of research project grants, or RPGs, for which an individual can simultaneously serve as principal investigator or multi-principal investigator.

June 12, 2026

Vol.52 No.23

By Jacquelyn Cobb

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

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Is psilocybin heading to a cancer clinic near you?Reversing Nixon-era taboo, Trump orders FDA to fast-track psychedelics and ARPA-H to fund research

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Proposed OMB rule aims at the heart of the U.S. research enterprise—and scientists are fighting back“The question isn’t whether politics will influence research. Under this proposal, that’s the point. That’s their goal.”

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Is psilocybin heading to a cancer clinic near you?
Reversing Nixon-era taboo, Trump orders FDA to fast-track psychedelics and ARPA-H to fund research

Proposed OMB rule aims at the heart of the U.S. research enterprise—and scientists are fighting back
“The question isn’t whether politics will influence research. Under this proposal, that’s the point. That’s their goal.”