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57. What the Shutdown Means for Long COVID
Episode 57
Published 5 months ago
Description
Is scientific research vulnerable to political instability? Dr. Zeest Khan explains how the current US government shutdown could disrupt the billion-dollar NIH RECOVER project, delay clinical trials, and jeopardize the chances of discovering effective treatment. Guests Michael Sieverts and Ezra Spier share insider perspectives on why transparency, stable funding, and patient collaboration are essential to saving Long COVID research and restoring trust in science.
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Referenced Episodes:
Takeaways from RECOVER-TLC 2025
Episode 18: Long COVID Advocacy
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