Trump’s Science Adviser Defends Funding Cuts as a Chance to ‘Revitalize’ U.S. Science

Texas Biomed leader talks vaccines, science funding

Larry Schlesinger, CEO and president of Texas Biomed, talks about the importance of vaccines and the politicization of science.Listen: Texas Biomed leader talks vaccines and support for science in San Antonio was first posted on May 20, 2025 at 6:00 am.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Pl…

Trump's science adviser calls for return to 'gold-standard' research to kickstart stalled advances

President Trump’s science adviser, Michael Kratsios, called for a return to reproducible and transparent research to kickstart what he characterized as years of stalled scientific progress, in his first detailed public remarks on science policy since taking office in March. Kratsios, who heads the Office of Science and Technology Policy, said on Monday that biomedical research budgets have risen sharply since the 1990s and contributed to breakth…

White House OSTP director says DEI initiatives ‘degrade’ science amid federal funding cuts

Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios criticized diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in federally funded research, calling them “close-minded” in a speech Monday. During remarks before the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, Kratsios called for a reduction of “red tape” in scientific research and fostering what the Trump administration is labeling “gold standard science.” Under that standard, there wou…

Trump’s science adviser defends funding cuts as a chance to ‘revitalize’ U.S. science

Michael Kratsios says DEI has led to a loss of public trust in universities

Trump Science Adviser Michael Kratsios Calls for Renewed Focus on Reproducible Research Practices to Address Scientific Stagnation

President Trump’s science adviser has advocated for a r […]

For Many Researchers, Help Wanted Comes From Distant Locales - Sanford Burnham Prebys

In his latest letter examining the effects and ramifications of the Trump administration’s assault on science, President and CEO David Brenner, MD, of Sanford Burnham Prebys discusses how other countries recruiting US-based scientists to work or start their careers elsewhere, with greater support and scientific freedom. You can read Dr. Brenner’s letter here, plus earlier letters and other materials related to Research in Crisis. The post For Ma…