Immunology association split over $8.4 billion California measure
Internal messages reveal deep disagreement among members of the group about a ballot proposal that would send public money to their field.
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What happened
Internal emails show the American Association of Immunologists is deeply at odds over Proposition 38, a California ballot measure. The measure would direct $8.4 billion in public funds to immunology research, the work the group's members do. Dr. Gwen L. Nichols, chief medical officer of Blood Cancer United, has urged Californians to vote yes, saying immunotherapies are already saving lives and that the measure responds to federal cuts targeting medical research.
Why it matters
Supporters say the measure offers a response to federal cuts targeting medical research. The funding would go to the same field that the immunologists' association represents.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 2:40 PM ET: Dr. Gwen L. Nichols, chief medical officer of Blood Cancer United, urges Californians to vote yes on Proposition 38.
- Oct 19, 4:30 AM ET: Internal emails show the American Association of Immunologists is sharply divided over the measure.
Coverage
- Top immunology association divided over $8.4-billion California ballot measure to fund the field, emails show (statnews.com)
- ICYMI: Blood Cancer United’s Chief Medical Officer Urges Californians to Vote YES on Proposition 38 (einnews.com)
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