Katie Edwards
Director of the Interpersonal Violence Research Laboratory and a professor of social work at the University of Michigan. She studies violence against marginalized communities and is suing the NIH after her grants were cut.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 13min
After Her Grants Got Cut, This Researcher Is Suing The NIH
Dr. Katie Edwards, a professor of social work at the University of Michigan and director of the Interpersonal Violence Research Laboratory, discusses her lawsuit against the NIH after devastating cuts to her research funding. She highlights the emotional turmoil faced by scientists in violence prevention and mental health fields. Edwards emphasizes the importance of fighting for integrity in science and the implications of these funding decisions on marginalized communities. Her journey reflects both despair and a determined push for change in the scientific landscape.
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.
