Kidney Researcher's Funding Fight
Update: 2025-12-10
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Doctor Jason Stubbs, a kidney specialist at the University of Kansas Medical Center, is on the brink of a groundbreaking discovery. His research on mice shows that limiting dietary phosphate can slow kidney damage, potentially revolutionizing treatment for millions affected by kidney disease. However, federal funding for scientific research, including Stubbs work, faces significant challenges. With fewer grants being awarded due to changes in NIH funding allocation, Stubbs awaits news on his latest grant application, crucial for his research to continue. This situation leaves many scientists, including Stubbs, in a precarious position, as the NIHs forward funding policy has led to a sharp decrease in granted funds, impacting both research progress and patient access to new treatments.
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