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On Tech Ethics Podcast – The Essential Role of Bioethics in HBCU Medical Schools

Season 1 – Episode 34 – The Essential Role of Bioethics in HBCU Medical Schools Discusses the need for bioethics departments in HBCU medical schools....

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NIH Public Access Policy Now Mandates Zero Embargo Effective July 1, 2025

Overview The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revised the effective date for its updated Public Access Policy. As of July 1, 2025, all peer-reviewed...

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OSTP Releases Framework for Strengthening Scientific Research Standards

On May 23, 2025, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released a comprehensive memorandum guiding federal agencies on implementing what is termed “Gold...

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On Research Podcast – Building Trust in Science: The Essential Role of Research Integrity Officers

Season 3 – Episode 6 – Building Trust in Science: The Essential Role of Research Integrity Officers This episode discusses what really happens when integrity...

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CITI Program Media Playlist – June 25, 2025

CITI Program’s media playlists highlight content curated by our staff and relevant to research, higher education, healthcare, technology, and more. Follow us on LinkedIn for...

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When to Call in the Experts: Working with Consultants in Research Misconduct Investigations

Navigating the High Stakes of Research Misconduct Research misconduct investigations are among the most sensitive and high-stakes processes an institution can undertake. They carry the...

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NIH Requires Gain-of-Function Research Review by June 30

Overview The U.S. biomedical research landscape is undergoing a sweeping policy transformation. On May 5, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order titled “Improving...

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What CITI Program is Reading – June 18, 2025

“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,...

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NIH Reinforces Transparency in Biosafety Oversight with New IBC Requirements

Overview In a significant move to strengthen biosafety oversight and public trust in biomedical research, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a significant...

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What Institutions Need to Know About the Revised PHS Research Misconduct Sample Policies & Procedures

Overview The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Research Integrity (ORI) has issued a revised version of the Public Health Service...

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