Ultra-Secret Science Sessions: Cures or Catered Lunches?
Published Date: 12/5/2025
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The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 12, 2026, to review important grant applications in molecular genetics and cancer biology. These meetings are private to protect secret research ideas and personal info. Scientists applying for grants and NIH staff are the main players, with no new costs or changes announced.
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