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Canadian research funding uncertain under Trump administration

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Canadian researchers relying on U.S. funding are relieved after a pause on grants was lifted this week but worry about getting any future money.

Last year, over $40 million from the National Institutes of Health went to Canadian projects.

Some doctors and researchers are concerned about future funding – especially for research involving diversity, equality and inclusion.

McMaster University’s Dr. Dawn Bowdish worries her study on male and female immune system responses could face scrutiny under the Trump administration.

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