House hearing opens with support for NIH funding, criticism of proposed cuts

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing on funding for the NIH. In opening remarks, the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies acknowledged the importance of investing in NIH. Tom Cole, R-Okla., chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, opened the hearing by stating, “Investment in NIH has been a key driver in making the United States the world leader in biomedical research and has led to vast improvements in life expectancy and the quality of life. The NIH is the primary source for funding for basic medical research, not only on the NIH campuses but also 2,500 universities and research institutions in every state.”