Special Report on the American Legacy Foundation: As Legacy seeks new funding, critics fear symbiosis with Big Tobacco. Legacy, NCI, C-Change relationship could open door to industry influence, lawyer says.
Legacy CEO Cheryl Healton says foundation could serve as funder for research on “potentially reduced-exposure products.”
NCI-supported meeting included tobacco industry representatives in dialogue on ethics.
Also David Schwartz of Duke University to head NIEHS.
NCI funds nine centers for $14.9 million integrative biology program.
NIH awards 1,400 student loan repayment contracts.
Funding opportunities listed.
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