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What did President Richard M. Nixon and Senator Edward M. Kennedy have in common? They each played a pivotal role in the passage of the National Cancer Act signed by Nixon on Dec. 23, 1971. The NCA established the National Cancer Program authorizing the initial investment in the NCI-designated Cancer Centers Program.

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“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.

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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.

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Vol.51 No.24

By Claire Marie Porter

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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.

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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.

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Vol.51 No.23

By Claire Marie Porter

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Federal funding cutbacks undermine advances in cancer research and treatment
What would Richard Nixon and Ted Kennedy think?

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”

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