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Bay Area biotech leaders say federal funding cuts and policy shifts are rattling investors and delaying programs.
Industry groups say Bay Area biotech received billions in NIH funds and jobs, but funding is now unclear.
Executives warn that reduced funding could slow drug development and hinder patient care.
Analysts say policy clashes risk handing biotech leadership to other nations.
Researchers report disruptions to NIH-funded studies and delays in trials nationwide.
Bay Area universities and research hubs remain a key source of drug development and startups.
Industry voices call for policy balance to protect innovation and patient outcomes.
Executives warn ongoing cuts may erode the Bay Area’s role as an economic engine.
Investors and researchers advocate for policy clarity to preserve science-led growth.
Regional NIH funding losses compound broader declines in federal science support.

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Advocacy technologists are emerging as a new, mission-driven tech career focused on public good rather than private sector profits.
The article compares advocacy tech to public-interest law’s growth in the 1970s, suggesting a future beyond Big Tech.
Nonprofits face under-resourcing and funding fluctuations that constrain advocacy technology initiatives.
Various initiatives aim to build a robust pipeline for advocacy tech, including All Tech is Human and Technologists for the Public Good.
Advocacy technologists can translate advocates' needs into tech solutions for issues like tenant screening and online safety.
The author shares a personal path from physics to advocacy technology, illustrating diverse routes into the field.
The piece notes that advocacy tech jobs offer value beyond salary, including mission alignment and community impact.
Public funders and grantmakers are urged to invest in building durable infrastructure for advocacy tech.
The article emphasizes a human-centered approach to AI, contrasting hype with practical applications for nonprofits.

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