Cutting medical research funding would have severe economic consequences for North Carolina beyond just impacting healthcare. Duke University estimates over 25,000 jobs could be at risk and the state could face at least $5 billion in lost economic activity. The ripple effects would be devastating - harming scientific discovery, slowing development of new treatments and cures, and impacting patients in active studies. Major research institutions like Duke and UNC drive economic growth and attract top talent. Reducing funding threatens their ability to advance healthcare solutions and diminishes North Carolina's status as a hub for innovation. Medical research is not just about improving health outcomes, but bolstering the entire state's prosperity. Maintaining robust funding is crucial to safeguarding jobs, fostering cutting-edge breakthroughs, and sustaining North Carolina's vibrant life sciences sector.
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