NIH Meeting Pushed to Noon: Scientists Get Extra Coffee Time
Published Date: 12/22/2025
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Heads up! The Center for Scientific Review changed the start time for their special meeting on January 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon. This meeting is closed to the public, so only invited experts will join. No money changes here, just a time tweak to keep things running smoothly.
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