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What CITI Program is Reading – 11 May 2021

“What CITI Program is Reading” is our weekly 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.


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Intelligence community creating hub to gird against foreign influence Source: Politico The Office of the Director of National Intelligence is creating the Foreign Malign Influence Center to defend against foreign efforts to influence the U.S. Read The Full Article
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Ryuk ransomware finds foothold in bio research institute through student who wouldn’t pay for software Source: ZDNet One student's security misjudgement resulted in a malware infection that caused a biomolecular institute to lose vital research. Read The Full Article
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EDPB clarifies the application of the GDPR for scientific research Source: Lexology The European Data Protection Board has provided clarification on issues including transparency of data processing, broad consent, and others. Read The Full Article
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Waiver of patent rights on Covid-19 vaccines, in near term, may be more symbolic than substantive Source: Stat News Suspending some intellectual property protections does not solve the problem of limited materials and manufacturing facilities. Read The Full Article
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Basic medical research took a hit during the pandemic. It might take years to recover Source: AAMC Empty slots at clinical trials, restricted lab access, and gaps in longitudinal studies have set medical research back during the pandemic. Read The Full Article
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The Future of Clinical Trials: How Will New Technologies Affect The Lives Of Participants? Source: Health Affairs The integration and broadened use of existing technological capabilities can result in more efficient, inclusive, and person-centered clinical trials. Read The Full Article
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Laboratory Safety and COVID-19: 1 Year Later Source: Lab Manager The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us lessons about personal protective equipment, standard precautions, and planning for the implementation of new testing and practices. Read The Full Article
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Pain Researcher Quits Academia, Takes Lab Home with Him Source: The Scientist Barriers in academia pushed a University of New England researcher to transfer his NIH grant to a company he started and establish a research facility in his home's garage. Read The Full Article