Posted on December 14, 2015
Source: http://news.sciencemag.org/funding/2015/12/nih-drops-special-10-set-aside-aids-research
"The changes are drawing a mixed reaction from the AIDS community and scientists. Although some scientists’ grants are now at risk, 'there is broad support for the idea of oversight and review and a rigorous focus on the highest priority science with our precious research dollars,' says Johns Hopkins University epidemiologist Chris Beyrer, president of the International AIDS Society. More worrisome to his group and others is uncertainty about future increases for AIDS research."
