National Institutes of Health cancels scientific meetings

Trump administration’s abrupt cancellation of scientific meetings prompts confusion, concern
A flurry of scientific gatherings and panels across federal science agencies were canceled on Wednesday, at a time of heightened sensitivity about how the
National Institutes of Health cancels scientific meetings after Trump directives
An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.
National Institutes of Health director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli quits
The director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, announced that she will step down Friday, 14 months after she took the position on Nov. 9, 2023.
Director of the National Institutes of Health Steps Down
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The current director of the National Institutes of Health, Monica M. Bertagnolli, M.D., has announced that she will step down from the position on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. The move comes 14 months after she took the position on Nov. 9, 2023.
Trump's freeze on health agency communications leads to cancellation of scientific meetings
The Trump administration’s freeze on communications from U.S. health agencies is leading to another disruption: the abrupt cancellation of scientific meetings. The move covers a swath of health conditions,
"Uncertainy, fear and panic": Trump abruptly cancels NIH meetings, upending scientific research
Federal science agencies were directed to cancel all scheduled meetings, effectively suspending NIH research grants
Trump Administration Halts Certain Public Health Agencies’ Activities
President Trump has imposed temporary freezes at the National Institutes of Health on meetings, travel, communications and hiring, citing the need to review protocols.
Health researchers alarmed as Trump administration pauses travel, communications
The halt has frozen research grants, meetings and key health updates. “Everything is basically in chaos,” said one cancer researcher.
Department Of Health And Human Services Follow Trump’s Order To Pause Federal Communications
All communication from federal health agencies will be paused until Feb. 1 while the new Trump-Vance administration catches up.
Trump administration pauses communication from CDC, other health agencies
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has paused public communications until Feb. 1 as Trump appointees take control of health agencies.
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Trump Admin Cancels Key Vaccine Policy Meetings as Health and Science Agencies Prepare for RFK Jr. Takeover
The Trump administration is canceling study sessions to approve grants and fellowships and policy meetings, potentially delaying grant distribution and biomedical research.
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