Six federal scientists run out by Trump talk about the work left undone

By: Rachana Pradhan, Katheryn Houghton, KFF Health News, Eric Harkleroad, KFF Health News

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 1,692

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Marc Ernstoff, a physician who has pioneered immunotherapy research and treatments for cancer patients, said his work as a federal scientist proved untenable under the Trump administration.

Philip Stewart, a Rocky Mountain Laboratories researcher focused on tick-borne diseases, said he retired two years earlier than planned because of hurdles that made it too challenging to do his job well.

Alexa Romberg, an addiction prevention scientist focused on tobacco, said she “lost a great deal” of …

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