NIH Meeting Starts Late: Scientists Gain Extra Hour
Published Date: 12/23/2025
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Summary
The NIH’s Macromolecular Structure and Function study group changed their meeting start time from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on January 27-28, 2026. This meeting is closed to the public, so only invited experts are affected. No money changes, just a small schedule tweak to keep things running smoothly!
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