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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2026 · 8 MIN

Who Pays For Innovation? The Fragile State Of Federal Research Funding

from In Good Health · host Greg Johnson, Sally Kornbluth, Darren Lipomi, Kristen Farrah

Who Pays For Innovation? The Fragile State Of Federal Research Funding Universities serve as the vital engines driving groundbreaking scientific discovery. Our experts explore the cutthroat world of securing research grants and explain why the future of global innovation hinges on highly competitive federal funding. Guests:  Sally Kornbluth, President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Darren Lipomi, professor & chair of the department of chemical & sustainability engineering, University of Rochester, author, Science Nonfiction Host: Greg Johnson Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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