US EditionMSU Researcher Warns Against Cutting mRNA Vaccine Studies
Thousands of experts warn that canceling $500 million in funding will hinder mRNA vaccine advances critical for future pandemic and disease responses, risking public health progress.
- On August 8, 2025, the US health department announced the cancellation of $500 million in vaccine research contracts under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Amid the US’s worst measles outbreak in 30 years, Kennedy, a longtime vaccine critic, promoted misinformation about measles, AIDS, autism, and fired the vaccine advisory panel.
- Scientific observers say the cuts will slow mRNA technology and drive scientists abroad, `No matter how you slice or dice, the net effects are going to be negative`, Cicin-Sain said.
- Jessica Reinmann, Democrat candidate for New York’s 17th District, called for Congress to impeach Kennedy and warned that delay will harm health infrastructure, vowing to file charges if necessary.
- Currently frozen CDC programs will soon be unfrozen, but observers warn reliance on funders could impact vaccine affordability.
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MSU researcher warns against cutting mRNA vaccine studies
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Canceling federal mRNA vaccine projects threatens much more than pandemic response, an expert at Michigan State University warned. Last week, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he would terminate 22 federally-backed mRNA vaccine studies worth about $500 million. He said whole-virus platforms are “safer” and less likely to fail when a pathogen mutates. RFK Jr. pulls $500M in funding…
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