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Katie Edwards

University of Michigan Professor of Social Work and director of the Interpersonal Violence Research Laboratory. Her research focuses on LGBTQ plus populations and how to prevent and respond to sexual violence.

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Apr 13, 2025 • 23min

One Thing: Inside Trump’s ‘Dangerous’ Health Research Cuts

Katie Edwards, a University of Michigan Professor of Social Work and director of the Interpersonal Violence Research Laboratory, dives into the alarming cuts in health research funding under the Trump administration. She reveals how anti-DEI policies have led to the defunding of critical trials aimed at preventing sexual violence in LGBTQ+ populations. Personal anecdotes highlight the emotional toll on researchers and the ethical dilemmas posed by halted studies. Edwards emphasizes the urgent need for community resilience amid these funding challenges.