University of Wisconsin staff and members of the scientific community gathered to address concerns of cuts in medical research funding from the National Institutes of Health. The conference highlighted the importance of funding for research facilities like the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP). President Jay Rothman and Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin emphasized the significance of medical research funding on the economy and the well-being of individuals in Wisconsin and across the country. Sterling Johnson, professor of geriatrics at UW and a member of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, stressed the urgency of researching Alzheimer’s disease, which currently affects millions of Americans.
Participants, including longtime WRAP member Sigrid Knuti, spoke about the need for continued NIH funding for research. Concerns were raised by professors like Karyn Frick about the impact of funding cuts on student opportunities in research labs. President of the Wisconsin Technology Council, Tom Still, and CEO of Gilson Nicolas Paris also discussed the potential consequences of decreased NIH funding on the industry. The conference highlighted the importance of continued funding for medical research in order to advance innovation and address pressing health issues.
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