Kafui Dzirasa: U.S. Must Invest in Emerging Scientists:

Dr. Kafui Dzirasa (SoM) in their article, highlights the growing trend of emerging scientists opting for more lucrative positions in industry, which poses a threat to the future of biomedical research in America. These early-career researchers are leaving academia due to low pay, overwhelming student debt, and obstacles to establishing their own labs. Inflation has exacerbated the issue, with wages falling behind the rising cost of living, leading to recent strikes like the one at the University of California. The dire situation faced by the next generation of scientists jeopardizes American science and its advancement. Continue reading.