Navigating NIH Controversies and Future Directions

This chapter explores the controversies surrounding the National Institutes of Health, focusing on research grant terminations and policy shifts. It discusses the Bethesda Declaration and NIH's commitment to improving minority health research, while addressing challenges such as the replication crisis in science. Ultimately, the chapter highlights the need for bipartisan support to align NIH efforts with pressing health concerns like Alzheimer's and heart disease.