“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
Building a better working dog
Source: Science New approaches could put talented canines into the hands of more people with disabilities.
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Scientists have discovered one of elephants’ most sensitive secrets
Source: The Washington Post Researchers have studied rat and mouse whiskers, but these key organs for elephants have been largely overlooked.
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OHSU board votes to negotiate with NIH and possibly transform its primate center into an animal sanctuary
Source: STAT The vote came as NIH looks to transition at least one of seven national primate research centers into an animal sanctuary.
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Commentary urges balance between research integrity and technology transfer in biomedicine
Source: Phys.org As federal policymakers weigh potential changes to how biomedical research is funded and regulated in the United States, a Virginia Tech scientist highlights the importance of preserving the nation's ability to turn discovery into life-saving therapies.
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My granddaughter has a rare disease. But clinical trials often exclude patients like her
Source: STAT Even when promising clinical trials exist, and the FDA allows expanded access, rare disease patients like my granddaughter are often left out.
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Benefits and Risks of Using AI Agents in Research
Source: Hastings Center Report Scientists have begun using AI agents in tasks such as reviewing the published literature, formulating hypotheses and subjecting them to virtual tests, modeling complex phenomena, and conducting experiments.
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Your AI doctor doesn’t have to follow the same privacy rules as your real one
Source: CyberScoop AI apps are making their way into healthcare. It’s not clear that rigorous data security or privacy practices will be part of the package.
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Top DOJ False Claims Act Official Confirms 'Significant Upward Trajectory' in Cybersecurity Enforcement
Source: Akin In remarks delivered on January 28, 2026, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brenna Jenny highlighted the Administration’s achievements and continued commitment to civil cyber-fraud enforcement.
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Safety
Perceptions About Messaging and Constructs Relevant to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use During Mold Cleanup Among Persons Affected by Hurricane Ida—Louisiana, USA, 2021
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine This study aims to improve understanding of decision-making around PPE use to shape messaging after natural disasters.
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The price of a lab accident: When safety failures can run in the millions
Source: R&D World A lab accident rarely costs just the fine. From UCLA to Karolinska, how ignored warnings turn safety failures into multimillion-dollar losses.
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Higher Education
As Students Turn to ChatGPT for College Searches, AI Visibility Becomes Priority
Source: Inside Higher Ed Students are using AI tools to decide where to apply to college, pushing institutional leaders to find ways to ensure that AI chatbots include their college in the conversation.
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