Johns Hopkins University is cutting over 2,000 jobs due to the Trump administration rescinding federal funding for aid projects, affecting programs in India and Bangladesh aimed at preventing HIV transmission and combating diarrheal diseases. The university, a prominent research institution, also anticipates economic impacts as it is a major employer in Maryland. This move is part of broader cuts to research and higher education funding by the Trump administration, affecting universities nationwide. The administration has also canceled grants to other universities, citing various reasons. The Johns Hopkins researchers fear the consequences of the cuts, predicting increased HIV transmission, lack of timely care for HIV-positive children, and potential outbreaks of infectious diseases as a result. The closure of these programs will lead to layoffs and loss of vital services in these communities. The cuts could also have implications for global health security and put U.S. residents at risk for infectious diseases. Johns Hopkins is also facing potential further financial challenges due to proposed limits on indirect costs for research grants from the National Institutes of Health. These developments could have far-reaching effects on the university’s research, employment, and economic contributions in Maryland.
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