Cartoon Illustrating “The NIH and U.S. Healthcare in Crisis” Published
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Cartoon Illustrating “The NIH and U.S. Healthcare in Crisis” Published

On Apr. 21, 2025, LifeScienceHistory.com published the cartoon: “The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and U.S. Healthcare in…

National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Urges Swift Action to Protect U.S. National Security
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National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Urges Swift Action to Protect U.S. National Security

On Apr. 8, 2025, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology delivered its major report and action plan…

HHS starts layoffs of thousands of workers across its agencies
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HHS starts layoffs of thousands of workers across its agencies

On Apr. 1, 2025, layoff notices began arriving for thousands of employees of the sprawling U.S. Department of…

U.S.  Implements New Export Controls to Address National Security Risks Related to Biotechnology
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U.S. Implements New Export Controls to Address National Security Risks Related to Biotechnology

On Jan. 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released an Interim…

U.S. FDA Approved Pfizer’s BRAFTOVI® Combination Regimen as First-Line Treatment of BRAF V600E-Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
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U.S. FDA Approved Pfizer’s BRAFTOVI® Combination Regimen as First-Line Treatment of BRAF V600E-Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

On Dec. 20, 2024, Pfizer announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved BRAFTOVI® (encorafenib)…

Massachusetts General Hospital Received Transformational Gift of $100 Million from Herb Chambers to Revolutionize Cancer Care for Patients and Families
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Massachusetts General Hospital Received Transformational Gift of $100 Million from Herb Chambers to Revolutionize Cancer Care for Patients and Families

On Dec. 11, 2024, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, announced…