NIH faces $5B cut, institute consolidation in Trump 2027 budget proposal

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5 Apr 2026

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Trump's 2027 budget proposes $5 billion NIH cuts and consolidation from 27 to 22 institutes. Congressional resistance expected, but uncertainty threatens research continuity and clinical innovation pipelines.

Originally reported by STAT News

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