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Biden Administration Commits $1.7B to SARS-CoV-2 Variant Sequencing, Surveillance
Of the total, $1 billion will be used to expand viral genome sequencing while the remainder will fund genomic epidemiology centers and new bioinformatics infrastructure.
NCI Director Sharpless Outlines Ideas to Aggressively Lower Cancer Deaths
At the AACR Annual Meeting, Sharpless said NCI should focus on improving early screening, access to trials, and development of advanced drugs to realize President Biden's goal of eradicating cancer.
Biden Administration Will Provide $1.6B to Improve COVID-19 Testing and Sequencing
The administration will expand COVID-19 testing for schools and underserved populations, increase manufacturing of testing supplies, and increase genomic sequencing.
President Trump Signs FY 2021 Spending Bill to Boost NIH Budget 3 Percent
The bill, which Congress overwhelmingly approved last week, also includes additional funding for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Aug 21, 2017
Rapid DNA Act Signed Into Law
Jun 7, 2017
Trump to Retain Collins as NIH Director
Mar 28, 2017
White House Proposes $1.2B Cut to NIH Budget in 2017
Dec 8, 2016