Protecting Patients From Politicization of Federal Science

Sten H. Vermund

doi:10.1001/jama.2026.16623

Medicine & healthPublic health

Protecting Patients From Politicization of Federal Science

Sten H. Vermund

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This Perspective discusses new proposed federal rules regarding research funding; the ways these rules could affect patients, communities, and taxpayers; and how federally supported research has benefitted public health.

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Appeared: Wednesday, September 23. JAMA. Peer-reviewed journal.

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2026.16623

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