"We just cannot take this," one scientist said, as UMass Chan Medical School stands to lose about $41 million in annual funding.

TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Federal funding for medical research has dropped by roughly $1 billion this year, raising alarm among universities, medical centers and lawmakers who warn the shortfall could slow progress in cancer, diabetes and heart disease research.

Although currently blocked by a federal court, the policy would limit research funding from NIH for “indirect costs,” or overhead expenses, to 15%.