Trump Administration Releases New Government-Wide Policy to Prohibit High-Risk Life Sciences Research

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a new government-wide policy, fulfilling President Trump's Executive Order, that prohibits federal support for dangerous gain-of-function research both domestically and abroad. The comprehensive framework establishes rigorous independent review for certain high-risk life sciences research and restricts federal funding for research in countries or institutions lacking appropriate biosafety, biosecurity, and oversight standards, aiming to protect public health and national security.