“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
Trump administration to dismantle key climate research center in Colorado
Source: The Guardian Governor Jared Polis warned that breaking up Boulder’s NCAR would put ‘public safety at risk’
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FDA to lower number of trials required for approval of drugs, other medical products
Source: STAT The FDA plans to begin requiring one clinical study, instead of the standard two, for medical products before consideration for approval.
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Scientists find the missing links between genes and disease
Source: ScienceDaily A new genetic mapping strategy reveals how entire networks of genes work together to cause disease, filling in the missing links left by traditional genetic studies. The technique could transform how scientists identify drug targets for complex conditions.
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Human Research Protection Training Requirements: Alternatives for Community Researchers at CTSA-Funded Research Institutions
Source: Ethics & Human Research Enhanced protection for research participants is often stated as a goal and potential benefit of engaging community partners in research.
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Technology Ethics
A Critical Look at Trump's AI Executive Order
Source: Tech Policy Press On Thursday, US President Donald Trump invited reporters into the Oval Office to watch him sign an executive order intended to limit state regulation of artificial intelligence.
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Ethical Considerations for the Use of Social Media in the Human Subjects Research Setting
Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research The integration of social media into human subjects research offers significant opportunities for data collection, disease surveillance, and participant recruitment.
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Safety
US Department of Labor issues 7 letters of interpretation addressing workplace safety, health requirements
Source: OSHA The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced today that it has issued seven letters of interpretation to ensure the consistent and transparent application of federal workplace safety and health standards.
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December 2025: The Financial and Security Costs of Knowledge Worker Discomfort
Source: SmartErgo In today’s digital‑first workplaces, we think of cybersecurity, productivity, and retention as separate challenges—but physical discomfort links them all.
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Visual communication design in laboratory safety effectiveness and optimization of warning signs
Source: nature This study proposes a comprehensive framework for evaluating and optimizing laboratory warning sign systems, grounded in the principles of visual communication design, cognitive psychology, and safety management.
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Compliance
FDA issues warning letters for CGMP violations, unauthorized marketing
Source: RAPS The US FDA has issued several warning letters to drug, biologic, and device manufacturers for failing to meet CGMP.
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Dana-Farber settles suit alleging image manipulation for $15 million
Source: Retraction Watch Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has settled a lawsuit filed under the False Claims Act, admitting researchers used images and data that were “misrepresented and/or duplicated” in support of grant applications to the National Institutes of Health.
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Commission fines X €120 million under the Digital Services Act
Source: European Commission Today, the Commission has issued a fine of €120 million to X for breaching its transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
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