# Mariana Stern

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## Timeline

- **2026-07**: AACR Report Released — The American Association for Cancer Research publishes its report on cancer disparities research disruption, revealing 93% of surveyed researchers affected.
- **2025-11**: JAMA Oncology Publication — A study in JAMA Oncology details the cancellation of 181 NCI grants, bringing the issue to wider academic attention.
- **2025-06**: NCI Cancels 181 Grants — In the first half of 2025, the National Cancer Institute cancels 181 grants worth over $317 million, many focused on cancer disparities research.
- **2025-01**: Executive Order on Federal Grants — The Trump administration issues an executive order enabling freezes and cancellations of scientific research grants, particularly those related to diversity and equity.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 93% of Cancer Disparity Researchers Hit by Federal Funding Freeze
2026-07-15 23:47:56 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 9

Federal policy changes have disrupted the work of 93% of cancer disparities researchers, according to a new AACR survey. With 78% unable to apply for NIH grants and 59% of ongoing projects halted, progress on reducing cancer deaths among rural Americans and Black women is under threat.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/cancer-disparities-funding-freeze-93-percent

### 78% of Cancer Disparities Researchers Can't Apply for Funding Amid $317M in Grant Cuts
2026-07-15 22:54:40 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 1

Federal funding freezes have halted most cancer disparities research, with 78% of scientists locked out of grants. The AACR report reveals that 93% of researchers are affected, disrupting clinical trials and threatening health equity gains. Providers face a future without evidence-based interventions for populations with 18%–35% higher cancer mortality.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/health-cancer-disparities-funding-crisis-2026

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