Thanks to Ed M.
A UW colleague who has published multiple studies on immunization hesitancy received this notice from NIH today:
[All your] federally funded vaccine research projects terminated today effective immediately.
In the termination letter, the NIH says this:
“This award no longer effectuates agency priorities. It is the policy of NIH not to prioritize research activities that focuses gaining scientific knowledge on why individuals are hesitant to be vaccinated and/or explore ways to improve vaccine interest and commitment. NIH is obligated to carefully steward grant awards to ensure taxpayer dollars are used in ways that benefit the American people and improve their quality of life. Your project does not satisfy these criteria.”
Stunning to read those words. Read more here.