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EU countries are talking about similar initiatives.
Success for this and other bold initiatives in recruiting scientists to Canada is predicated on significant bolstering of federal support for research. Would be helpful to hear the views of our political leaders. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/46242ee...
Toronto’s University Health Network launches recruitment campaign for scientists
Hospital network will be investing $15-million in recruiting 50 scientists immediately as a part of its ‘Canada Leads 100 Challenge’
www.theglobeandmail.com
April 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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A researcher just lost their grant funding because their work might help understand why people are hesitant about vaccines.
March 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
No doubt the same is true from 2017-2025
From 2010 to 2016 (latest data I have ), NIH research contributed to EVERY drug approved by the FDA
March 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
If only there was something that could be done to prevent people from getting measles... www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-us-...
Measles Outbreak Rises To 48 Cases, Texas's Worst In Nearly 30 Years
A West Texas public health official said earlier this week that some of the cases appear to be connected to private religious schools.
www.huffpost.com
February 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen.

Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”

globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
How a Canadian scientist and a venomous lizard helped pave the way for Ozempic - National | Globalnews.ca
In 1984, Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist from the University of Toronto, discovered a hormone that helped pave the way for popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic.
globalnews.ca
February 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Healthcare decisions should be made by patients and their Drs. Leave politics out of it. Support healthcare for trans kids!
February 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM