Biotech to “Shift to U.K. and China” After U.S. mRNA Cuts

How RFK Jr.’s misguided science on mRNA vaccines is shaping policy

A vaccine expert examines the health secretary's false claims.

Biotech to “Shift to U.K. and China” After U.S. mRNA Cuts

Migration of talent “already under way” as experts predict decision will still delay development of vaccines that could save lives. The U.K. and China will be the biggest beneficiaries of the U.S. health secretary’s “own goal” of pulling funding for mRNA vaccines, according to experts. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a controversial member of Donald Trump’s cabinet who claims he wants to “make America healthy again,” is scrapping $500 million in funding …

How RFK Jr.’s misguided science on mRNA vaccines is shaping policy − a vaccine expert examines the false claims - Gettysburg Connection

Deborah Fuller, University of Washington At a Sept. 4, 2025, hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced heated questions from numerous senators about his vaccine policies, including his stance on COVID-19 vaccines and mRNA vaccine technology generally. RFK Jr. canceled $500 million of funding for research on mRNA vaccine technology. Anadolu/Getty Images Although Kennedy agreed tha…