The Trump administration’s announced cuts to research funding could have a significant impact on Arkansas’ major health care centers, potentially costing UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital millions of dollars in funding from the National Institutes of Health. The move to limit indirect cost reimbursement rates to 15% is expected to save the government up to $4 billion annually, but has faced legal challenges from Democratic state attorneys general. Despite the potential funding cuts, Arkansas officials, including Attorney General Tim Griffin and Governor Sarah Sanders, have expressed support for President Trump’s efforts to reduce federal spending.
UAMS receives between $70 million and $75 million annually from NIH funding, with overall outside funding totaling $173 million for research. The potential cuts could result in a loss of more than $10 million a year for UAMS, leading to limitations on research projects studying treatments for various health conditions. Arkansas Children’s Hospital, which receives approximately $20.3 million in NIH funding, also stands to be affected, impacting pediatric research in areas such as childhood obesity and cystic fibrosis.
Both UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital have voiced concerns about the potential impact of the funding cuts on their research endeavors, emphasizing the importance of funding for life-saving treatments and breakthroughs. UAMS has reached out to the state’s congressional delegation and Governor Sanders to raise awareness of the potential consequences of the cuts. Arkansas Children’s Hospital is actively advocating against the cuts and seeking support from legislators and peer institutions to protect vital research initiatives.
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