Mark McPherson will be a speaker on the panel “Navigating the Evolving Federal Research Landscape from Termination of Federal Grants to Increased DOJ Enforcement Actions” on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. Mark will discuss how the second Trump Administration’s early actions have rapidly reshaped federal research funding, from widespread grant terminations to intensified scrutiny of grant compliance. The session will cover ongoing litigation related to terminated federal grants, increased governmental focus on foreign influence and disclosure obligations, and the Department of Justice’s expanding use of the False Claims Act, particularly in the area of cybersecurity compliance. This timely program will provide researchers, institutions, and compliance professionals with essential insights into the shifting federal landscape and the challenges it presents. learn more