“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
Common research monkey is endangered, conservation group confirms
Source: Science Listing could affect availability for biomedical studies.
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Revolutionary Prosthetic Eye Chip Restores Sight in Medical First
Source: Science Alert A tiny chip implanted into the eyes of people suffering vision loss from irreversible age-related macular degeneration has restored central sight in a dazzling first.
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Famed Japanese primatologist settles lawsuits over mishandled contracts
Source: Science Tetsuro Matsuzawa agreed to pay Kyoto University $219,000 to end legal dispute.
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The next revolution in biology isn’t reading life’s code — it’s writing it
Source: Big Think It's time to write the human genome, argues microbiologist Andrew Hessel, cofounder of the Human Genome Project–write.
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National Academy of Medicine Elects 100 New Members
Source: National Academy of Medicine The National Academy of Medicine has announced 100 new members for the Class of 2025.
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Safety
Redefining Women’s Workwear for Safety, Comfort and Performance
Source: Occupational Health & Safety Magazine Women in industry face unique risks when protective gear doesn’t fit. New approaches to design are transforming PPE to improve safety, comfort, and inclusion.
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Government shutdown means many CDC experts are skipping a pivotal meeting on infectious disease
Source: The Associated Press An annual conference about infectious diseases is seeing a dramatic attendance decline, in part because Centers for Disease Control and Prevention experts can’t participate.
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2025 Workplace Safety Outlook: Trends, Tools, and Transformations
Source: Corr Safety Professionals Over the past decade, workplace safety has shifted from a reactive approach to one that is increasingly proactive and driven by technology.
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Compliance
Health Canada implementation of the ICH E6(R3) guideline: Notice to stakeholders
Source: Health Canada The E6(R3) Guideline builds on key concepts outlined in ICH E8(R1) General Considerations for Clinical Studies.
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Higher Education
Enhancing professional development in digital STEM education: cross-disciplinary success factors and barriers
Source: Frontiers The increasing integration of digital tools into teaching presents opportunities to enhance interactivity, flexibility, and student-centeredness for science education.
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The White House has faced a flurry of rejections after inviting 9 universities to be the first signatories of its higher-ed compact
Source: Fortune The White House asked university leaders to provide initial feedback on the compact by Oct. 20, yet as the deadline approaches, none has signed on to the document.
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