Medical research hasn't disappeared. It's gone nonprofit | Opinion
7/1/2026
This op-ed by Dr. Corey Casper has been featured across Arizona's leading news outlets, reaching audiences statewide:
- The Arizona Republic (Phoenix) - June 10, 2026
- Arizona Daily Star (Tucson) - June 11, 2026
- East Valley Tribune (Mesa) - Week of June 10, 2026
In this piece, Dr. Casper discusses the critical role nonprofit health systems play in advancing long-term medical research—particularly prevention studies for Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and cardiovascular conditions—as federal funding declines and private investment focuses on commercial pathways.