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What CITI Program is Reading – 1 June 2021

“What CITI Program is Reading” is our weekly blog series which highlights news articles curated by our staff and relevant to research, higher education, healthcare, technology, and more. Follow us on LinkedIn for upcoming editions and more information from CITI Program.


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What Great Mentorship Looks Like in a Hybrid Workplace Source: Harvard Business Review Building rapport and creating a clarity of purpose are two components of effective mentoring. Read The Full Article
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FDA finalizes brain-computer interface guidance, issues draft for glycemic control devices Source: RAPS The FDA has issued guidance related to brain-computer interfaces, safety in magnetic resonance environments, submissions for atherectomy devices, and glycemic control devices. Read The Full Article
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U.K. Study Shows Power of Digital Contact Tracing for COVID-19 Research shows that digital contact tracing through the NHS COVID-19 app may have stopped somewhere from 200K to 900K infections in just three months. Read The Full Article
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The 3rd anniversary of GDPR: the drop that digs the rock, hopefully! Source: Information Age Enforcement actions show that data protection authorities are enforcing the rules, employee privacy rights are climbing the enforcement priority list, and more. Read The Full Article
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AI is growing in higher education, but it isn't automating everything Source: EdScoop AI can automate manual workflows and processes, reducing workloads and freeing up staff to focus on critical thinking and face-to-face interaction. Read The Full Article
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Is It a HIPAA Violation to Ask About a COVID Vaccine? Here’s What Experts Say Source: Health.com Review HIPAA basics and learn why it is not a violation for a business or employer to ask about your vaccination status. Read The Full Article
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Nanotechnology and COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment Source: News Medical Nanobiohybrid platforms and microfluidic devices may help in the diagnosis of viral infection, while nano-based gene therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccines may aid in the treatment of viral infections. Read The Full Article