February 9, 2026

Professor Katie Edwards is quoted in Nature in an article about the effects of federal funding cuts on research. Edwards was one of the named plaintiffs in a successful lawsuit to reinstate terminated grants. Edwards has diversified her funding portfolio by pivoting to private individuals and foundations. “We’ve gotten donations from $20 to $16,000,” she said. “I’m so grateful for donations and foundation funding, but it’s not enough to carry a lab.”