Jenny Abamu

Ian Morgan says he's happy to be back at the National Institutes of Health looking for ways to combat antimicrobial resistance.

But with Democrats and Republicans still at odds on key issues like health care subsidies, it's hard for him to feel settled.

Colleagues are putting together lists of food and monetary support.

And with the funding extension ending January 30th, Morgan says they have to be prepared.

For NPR News, I'm Jenny Abemu in Bethesda.