“What CITI Program is Reading” is our biweekly 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.
Research
FDA Announces Plan to Phase Out Animal Testing Requirement for Monoclonal Antibodies and Other Drugs
Source: FDA FDA Plans to Phase Out Animal Testing Requirement.
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NSF scraps most outside advisory panels
Source: Science Science agency will no longer get the community’s advice on programs ranging from biology to international activities.
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Stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease approved for Phase 1 trials
Source: Parkinson's News Today The therapy utilizes induced pluripotent stem cells, a versatile type of cell that can be developed into nearly any other cell type.
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The Mental Health Impacts of Scientific Fieldwork
Source: Undark Difficult conditions at remote field sites can put researchers under physical, mental, and emotional strain.
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De-extinction is Here. Now What?
Source: The Hastings Center Colossal Biosciences, a biotechnology company, announced that it has achieved a scientific first - bringing back an extinct animal: the dire wolf.
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Regulation & Governance
Restricted: How export controls are reshaping markets
Source: McKinsey & Company New export controls are disrupting companies’ market strategies and supply chains. Here’s how CEOs can navigate the shifting landscape of global trade.
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Pharma’s capital allocation could shift as tariffs threaten an already fragile profit model
Source: PharmaVoice Major changes to the dynamics of the pharmaceutical ecosystem are making executive decisions even tougher.
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Safety & Sustainability
Building a Sustainable Lab: The Role of Incubators, Refrigerators, and Freezers
Source: Lab Manager Explore how labs can adopt energy-efficient practices to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
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Compliance
Walgreens Agrees to Pay Up to $350M for Illegally Filling Unlawful Opioid Prescriptions and for Submitting False Claims to the Federal Government
Source: U.S. Department of Justice The Justice Department, together with the Drug Enforcement Administration and Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, today announced a $300 million settlement with Walgreens.
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Trump Demands Harvard’s Foreign Funding Records
Source: The Wall Street Journal The administration has been concerned about foreign actors attempting to spy on researchers or spread propaganda within academic institutions.
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Certificate Completion Drives Undergraduate Attainment Rates
Source: Inside Higher Ed New National Student Clearinghouse data shows completion rates are up 0.6 percent for the first time in three years, though the number of bachelor’s and associate degree earners declined.
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