This week’s campaign theme centers around the need for both NIH and KCRP research. The NIH and KCRP together speed discoveries from the lab to the clinic. Research from these institutions does not overlap as each program has different focuses for their research. The NIH generally focuses on basic, translational work and the KCRP funds higher impact, higher reward projects. All projects go through rigorous screening to ensure they do not duplicate work already happening. Cuts to either slow urgently needed progress.