Researchers at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Pittsburgh spent months preparing for a clinical trial of a new drug to treat advanced cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box.
They were all set to start enrolling patients last month, but a key staff member’s job renewal was delayed due to a hiring freeze under President Trump and Elon Musk’s project, putting the trial on hold.
The hospital couldn’t renew the job of a clinical research coordinator, causing disruptions in the trial timeline.
Cuts at the V.A. have led to chaotic ripple effects, disrupting patient studies, forcing facility staff layoffs, and creating uncertainty around contract cancellations due to the government-cutting project.
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