Opinion: Investing in Research and Welcoming Global Talent Strengthens America
Recent decisions to reduce health and science research funding and limit the participation of international students and researchers could prove damaging in the short and long term.
We live in an era where political opinions often divide us. But certain values transcend partisanship—values like progress, innovation and opportunity. Supporting scientific research and embracing the global talent that fuel our discoveries should be something all Americans can rally behind.
That’s why recent decisions to reduce funding for health and science research, and to limit the participation of international students and researchers, are so concerning. These moves risk stalling the very progress that has long made America a global leader in innovation and medical breakthroughs. This issue is especially meaningful to me, as I came to the U.S. as a foreign student and became a naturalized American citizen, allowing me to contribute my expertise to advancing our country’s biopharma industry.