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Fred D. Ledley

Fred D. Ledley

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Cystic fibrosis patients got their ‘miracle drug’ thanks to federal research funding – new Trump administration rules may cut future miracles short

The Trump administration exerted increased political control over NIH research funding, leading to major cuts and disruptions to lifesaving research.

14.10.2026 10

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Fred D. Ledley

How the NIH became the backbone of American medical research and a major driver of innovation and economic growth

The agency’s budget has grown steadily since the 1960s, fueling an industry that creates lifesaving medicines and attracts billions of dollars in...

15.12.2025 30

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Fred D. Ledley