STAT· Jonathan Wosen·· 3 hours agoPickScore69
STAT+: Top immunology association divided over $8.4-billion California ballot measure to fund the field, emails show
In brief
The American Association of Immunologists (AAI) is split over its endorsement of California's Proposition 38. The policy and advocacy committee recommended in July that the endorsement be rescinded, but after meeting with Gary Michelson, its leading backer, the council voted in August by 5 in favor, 1 opposed and 2 abstentions to maintain it. The concern was that the measure could benefit a research center Michelson co-founded.
Why it matters
Discloses AAI's internal emails and vote details, showing how a major scientific society handled donor interests in a big funding proposal.
Source: STAT · statnews.com