And it’s only going to get worse. From the BBJ: “200 laid off or furloughed at UMass Medical due to NIH cuts.” … From the Globe: “Harvard urges researchers to limit spending, cease hiring if projects are affected by Trump funding freeze.” … The BBJ reports that the Wyss Institute is taking a $20 million hit due to Trump’s freeze, but its founder says the impacted employees are staying – at least for now.

Update — 4.17.25 – From the Harvard Crimson (via CB): “At Grim Town Hall, Harvard Medical School Leaders Tell Staff to Expect Layoffs and Far-Reaching Cuts.”