ACCESS Newswire·Nov 10, 2026, 12:00 PM ET

New Survey by Stagwell's (STGW) The Harris Poll Finds America's Doctors and Scientists Worry About the Future of U.S. Scientific Innovation

Nine-in-ten doctors, scientists, & graduate students express concern over online science & health misinformation, noting the issue has worsened over the past five years.
Seven-in-ten professionals say public cynicism has prompted them to reconsider their careers, risking a shortage of future researchers & clinicians.
Over eight-in-ten fear the U.S. will lose talented scientists & health professionals to other nations due to current challenges.
Despite these concerns, roughly nine-in-ten respondents remain confident the U.S. will lead global scientific research within a decade, a view significantly higher than the general public.
Key obstacles identified include unchecked misinformation, limited funding, & political interference in research priorities across the board.
The survey, commissioned by Bayer & conducted by The Harris Poll from September 23 through October 14, 2026, included 202 doctors, 250 scientists/engineers, & 254 STEM graduate students.