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By Angus Chen and Jonathan Wosen
Feb. 12, 2025
A torrent of disruptive Trump administration policies is alarming scientists who fear the current political climate is weakening researchers’ resolve to stick with careers in academic science. Already, the anxiety is so deep that many scientists say it could undermine the country’s enduring position as the world leader in biomedicine.
In interviews with STAT, more than a dozen scientists and academics across the country expressed concern that talented young scientists may abandon academic research, which drives medical and scientific innovation, for jobs in industry or other careers. Senior scientists warned that researchers might leave the U.S. in search of more stable opportunities abroad — and STAT spoke with scientists who are considering doing exactly that. 
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“There’s a fire sale on American academics right now,” said Carl Bergstrom, a biology professor at the University of Washington.
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Angus Chen
Cancer Reporter
Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His work has been recognized by national Edward R. Murrow awards, the June L. Biedler prize for cancer journalism, and more.
Jonathan Wosen
West Coast Biotech & Life Sciences Reporter
Jonathan Wosen is STAT’s West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter.
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