In a recent episode of Iowa Public Radio's River to River, host Ben Kieffer sat down with Dr. Stanley Perlman, Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology and University of Iowa Distinguished Chair and a world-renowned authority on coronaviruses. The discussion centered around the potential impact of proposed federal funding cuts on research, in general, a topic of significant concern for the scientific community including that of the University of Iowa.

Dr. Perlman, who has dedicated decades to studying coronaviruses, emphasized the critical role that federal funding plays in advancing medical research. "Federal grants are the lifeblood of scientific discovery," he stated. "Without adequate funding, our ability to conduct groundbreaking research and respond to emerging health threats is severely compromised.

For more information, you can listen to the full interview with Dr. Stanley Perlman on Iowa Public Radio's River to River here