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New analysis predicts sprawling effects of proposed NIH budget cuts Initial analyses of the Trump administration’s proposed NIH cuts neglect key aspects of their long-term economic and health impact, study says.

New analysis suggests recent NIH budget cuts may end up costing more than they save—by slowing innovation, shrinking the workforce and raising long-term health costs.

Short-term savings, long-term consequences.

Via @statnews.com and @jamahealthforum.bsky.social

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Poverty, Neglect, and Finding the Right Answers It’s time for policymakers, advocates, clinicians and researchers to recognize the broad role that poverty plays in neglect.

Families facing poverty don’t need surveillance—they need support.

In @theimprintnews.bsky.social, William Schneider at the University of Illinois School of Social Work calls for prevention-first policies and investments that strengthen families and reduce removals.

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To tackle race in clinical guidelines, researchers seek alternatives to federal dollars As federal grants to study the use of race in clinical algorithms dry up researchers are looking for other funding sources.

“The pursuit of health equity is a long game, as we all know, with many twists and turns, like the ones that we’re experiencing right now,” said Cooper. “But the longer we play, the bigger the reward will be.”

From @STATnews.com on our new health equity awards

Thank you @dorisdukefdn.bsky.social

“Successful partnerships hinge on transparent agreements that prioritize Indigenous leadership and decision-making.”

Illustration of an Indigenous woman sitting cross-legged on the land, surrounded by native plants. A mountain goat stands in the background. An orange sun-like circle highlights the woman's profile, blending her with the landscape. This piece, Reciprocity by Paige Pettibon, reflects the interconnected relationships between the land, animals and people.

What does Indigenous land access and return look like in practice?

📄 A new report from Land Trust Alliance, Native Land Conservancy and Tahoma Peak Solutions provides legal tools, case studies & relationship-centered lessons from across the U.S.: landtrustalliance.org/resources/le...

What happens when dance meets code? To discover the answer, students from The Young Women’s Leadership School of Astoria joined us at Cornell Tech for an inspiring workshop exploring the shared languages of choreography and coding.

@dorisdukefdn.bsky.social‬ #Dance #Code #K12 #CornellTech

Cutting federal science funding by 50% could shrink long-run U.S. GDP by 7.6%—a loss equal to roughly $10K per person compared to where we’d be if growth stayed on trend. New modeling from American University Research Archive: aura.american.edu/articles/rep...

We're now accepting applications for Treehouse, a hub for dynamic events, collaboration and action on nature and natural climate solutions during #ClimateWeekNYC this September! Learn more about Treehouse and submit your event application today: www.dorisduke.org/treehouse/

Excited to support @healthjournalism.org's Uncovering Pathways to Better Health Fellowship—empowering journalists to report on innovative research and models in prevention and care delivery with the potential to transform health outcomes. We look forward to following their impactful stories!

The U.S. spends more on treatment than on keeping people healthy. It’s time to rebalance.

Morehouse School of Medicine joins the @dorisdukefdn.bsky.social #CollectiveForHealth to reimagine innovation in prevention and care research.

Learn more: www.dorisduke.org/strengthenin...

Screenshot of “The Show Can’t Go On” by Helen Shaw, published in The New Yorker, April 24, 2025.

There’s an important piece up recently from @newyorker.com theater critic Helen Shaw (@helenshaw.bsky.social) about how some foundations, including Doris Duke Foundation, have been changing who and what they fund in the performing arts in recent years... www.linkedin.com/pulse/follow...

In Translating Expertise Into Influence, Communication Skills Are Key • Aspen Global Innovators Given the challenges facing humanity, it is critical that we follow the leadership of local experts, with lived experience. The Aspen Global Innovators Group

In a powerful piece, our mentor Brett Davidson and late Executive Director Lola Adedokun share why communications must be at the heart of leadership.
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✨ Support the award in Lola’s honor: as.pn/award

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YouTube video by Bloomberg Originals How Is AI Revolutionizing Medicine?

How is AI revolutionizing medicine? Watch the @bloomberg.com story featuring @cardslab.bsky.social @yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social

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How Trump 2.0 is slashing NIH-backed research — in charts Nature analyses which fields of science and US states are being hit hardest by grant terminations.

NEW: Entire scientific fields have been wiped out by the nearly 800 grants cancelled at NIH, finds a @nature.com analysis of the unprecedented cuts.

About half of all 2024 NIH projects related to LGBT+ health or vaccine hesitancy — gone.

See the other topics and US states hardest hit here:

📣 The Aspen Global Innovators Group proudly announces the establishment of the Lola Adedokun Aspen-Doris Duke Award in honor of the life and legacy of #LolaAdedokun, our beloved late Executive Director.

Support a fellow 👉 as.pn/award
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YouTube video by Johns Hopkins University ICU Doctor on the Impact of Funding Cuts

#ResearchSavesLives

Shot this when I was on service a couple weeks ago

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Nearly 2,000 top researchers call on Trump administration to halt ‘assault’ on science Nearly 2,000 members of the National Academies called on the Trump administration to halt its “wholesale assault on U.S. science" in an open letter.

Nearly 2,000 members of the National Academies called on the Trump administration to halt its “wholesale assault on U.S. science" in an open letter.

www.statnews.com/2025/03/31/t...

Infographic overlaid on a dense green forest background. It states: “Studies suggest there are 148 million acres of land suitable for reforestation across U.S., with the potential to capture an additional 535 million tons of carbon annually.” At the bottom, the source is listed as The Nature Conservancy. Tree and cloud icons accompany the text.

Sacha Spector joins "Untangling Climate Finance" to talk climate-smart forestry, land conservation, Indigenous-led stewardship & how philanthropy can help scale nature-based solutions.

🎧 Find links to listen on your preferred platform here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/sliced... @sachaspector.bsky.social

🎉 The 2025 Building Bridges Completion Fund recipients have been announced!

In partnership with @dorisdukefdn.bsky.social, this fund provides vital support to U.S.-based filmmakers amplifying the richness and diversity of Muslim narratives on screen.

Learn more: sndnc.org/4hbX0uU

Time’s almost up! The SNAPP Innovation Hub RFP deadline is this Friday. Help shape a sustainable, resilient, nature-positive future.

Apply now: awards.snappartnership.net
Questions? Email snapp@snappartnership.net

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Race in Lung Function and Asthma Diagnosis in Black Children This cohort study evaluates the use of race-specific vs race-neutral equations on subsequent asthma diagnosis in children.

A new @jama.com study finds race-free lung-function equations predict asthma in children of color more often and accurately than race-based ones—echoing similar findings in adults and highlighting race’s role in clinical algorithms. shorturl.at/7y7px

Ready to make an impact? The SNAPP Innovation Hub seeks diverse teams to drive a nature-positive, sustainable and resilient future in the U.S.!

Apply now! awards.snappartnership.net

Questions? Reach out to snapp@snappartnership.net

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YouTube video by HealthJournalism Decentralized: Navigating the future of inclusive clinical trials | AHCJ Webinar

How can decentralized clinical trials make research more inclusive? This @healthjournalism.org webinar, moderated by Doris Duke Civic Science Fellow @smjyoti.bsky.social, explores how bringing studies into communities can improve representation and research quality. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOcu...

Hundreds of Artists Call on N.E.A. to Roll Back Trump’s Restrictions A letter signed by 463 playwrights, poets, dancers, visual artists and others pushes back against new grant requirements that bar the promotion of diversity or “gender ideology.”

A powerful reminder of the challenges and responsibilities facing the arts community today. Supporting creative expression means recognizing the many ways people work—both visibly and behind the scenes—to keep the arts thriving. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/a...

Thank you for recognizing Doris Duke’s legacy. Her commitment to equity, medical research, environmental conservation, child well-being, and arts & culture continues through the work of the Doris Duke Foundation today.

OPEN RFP!
Super excited for this partnership between @dorisdukefdn.bsky.social and @snappartnership.bsky.social supporting up to 3 working groups designing roadmaps toward a nature positive future for the US. Each will be staffed by a post-doc fellow, convenings and facilitated working sessions.

Systems Transformation Through Community Leadership: Part I with Bryan Samuels | Overloaded: Understanding Neglect Over the past three episodes with Marlo, Sixto, Anthony, Bryn, and Samantha, we have explored how we might unlock the power of lived experience through true collaboration. Whether through shifts in ou...

Check out the Institute for Child and Family Well-Being's latest Overloaded Podcast episode with Chapin Hall Executive Director Bryan Samuels:
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Luke Waldo and Bryan discuss how to transform systems through community leadership.

Open Call for Proposals!

Join the SNAPP Innovation Hub, a collaboration with the @dorisdukefdn.bsky.social, @nature.org & @wcs.org. Three groups will shape a nature-positive future with funding for a postdoc fellow & in-person convenings.

Apply by March 14: awards.snappartnership.net

Exciting! 🌱🌎