Melissa Herman (@melissaherman.bsky.social)

How the NIH became the backbone of American medical research and a major driver of innovation and economic growth The agency’s budget has grown steadily since the 1960s, fueling an industry that creates lifesaving medicines and attracts billions of dollars in investment. https://theconversation.com/how-the-nih-became-the-backbone-of-american-medical-research-and-a-major-driver-of-innovation-and-economic-growth-257403?utm_content=buffer1539e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=buffer