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Advocate for sustainable, predictable and increased funding for scientific research.

Support the next generation of scientists.

Increase diversity, equity, access and inclusivity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Address emerging science related issues e.g. research security, international collaboration, pandemic preparedness, workforce recovery etc.

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What we’re monitoring

Grants funding freeze

  • and rescinding previous orders
  • pursued by National Council of Nonprofits et al. and
  • NIH updated

F&A/Indirect cost rate

  • NIH capping facilities and administrations costs at 15%
  • pursued by State Attorney Generals and first
  • pursued by Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and the American Council on Education (ACE)
    • updates

Termination of federal employees

  • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
    • 20,000 in total reduction, including 10,000 from early retirement and voluntary separation
  • Some directors at NIH
  • some employees from first rounds of layoffs

     

Award

ASBMB honors Lawrence Tabak with public service award

ASBMB honors Lawrence Tabak with public service award

He will deliver prerecorded remarks at the 2025 ASBMB Annual Meeting in Chicago.

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