But a decent chunk of federal funding ostensibly meant for “science” goes to niche research topics with preconceived notions about racism – like its effect on dying kids with cancer.
For example, the National Cancer Institute awarded $661,845 on Jan. 15 to a study titled “Unpacking Structural Racism in Quality End-of-Life Care for Children With Cancer.”
The Public Health Relevance Statement asserts:There is really no reason the study can’t simply look at improving end-of-life care for all kids with cancer. It’d be hard to imagine a more sympathetic group for research funding...
Structural racism affects all aspects of health in the United States; better understanding the role of structural racism in disparities in end-of-life care for children with cancer will not only improve care for children with cancer but can also shed light on how structural racism shapes care in other areas.
- In the meantime, let’s freeze the funding for studies that purport to advance medicine but are more akin to political opinion writing.
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