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NIH Raises Concerns About Foreign Influence in Biomedical Research
NIH Raises Concerns About Foreign Influence in Biomedical Research
Information made public by US Senator Chuck Grassley reveals that a handful of allegations have recently been referred to federal investigators.
NIH Raises Concerns About Foreign Influence in Biomedical Research
NIH Raises Concerns About Foreign Influence in Biomedical Research

Information made public by US Senator Chuck Grassley reveals that a handful of allegations have recently been referred to federal investigators.

Information made public by US Senator Chuck Grassley reveals that a handful of allegations have recently been referred to federal investigators.

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Director of NIAMS Stephen Katz Dies
Jef Akst | Dec 28, 2018 | 2 min read
The head of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases was a leader in the study of skin-based immunology.
Hackers Are Breaking into Medical Databases to Protect Patient Data
Catherine Offord | Oct 1, 2018 | 4 min read
Agencies such as the NIH reward the discovery of vulnerabilities in their computer systems—before criminals can exploit them.
Genome Collector: A Profile of Charles Rotimi
Anna Azvolinsky | Oct 1, 2018 | 9 min read
The NIH epidemiologist has worked to ensure genetic health and population genetics studies contain data from African—not just European—populations.
Research Funds Reallocated to Child Immigrant Detention Centers
Kerry Grens | Sep 21, 2018 | 1 min read
Money from the NIH’s budget, among others, will be used to care for kids in federal custody.
NIH Announces Plans to Update Harassment Policies
Jef Akst | Sep 19, 2018 | 2 min read
The agency also declares its intent to better educate the scientific community about sexual harassment.
Tiny Tunnels Run from the Skull to the Brain: Study
Ashley Yeager | Aug 29, 2018 | 2 min read
Immune cells travel through these passageways to get to injured tissue quickly, researchers say.
US Senate Passes Spending Bill Granting NIH $39.1 Billion
Sukanya Charuchandra | Aug 27, 2018 | 2 min read
Alzheimer’s disease will receive $2.3 billion, the biggest chunk of change devoted to one of the NIH’s various interests.
Francis Collins Pranked by Sacha Baron Cohen
Ashley Yeager | Aug 24, 2018 | 1 min read
Duped into an interview with the comedian, the NIH director caught on to the joke and seized it as a teaching opportunity.
Opinion: A Modest Proposal to Address NIH Insanity
Henry J. Rozycki | Aug 22, 2018 | 4 min read
Silicon Valley’s early-stage funding model could address a dearth of opportunities for young investigators just launching new projects.
The NIH Loosens Grip on Gene Therapy Trials
Kerry Grens | Aug 16, 2018 | 2 min read
The agency proposes ceding its scrutiny of these studies to the FDA.
Research Dollars Go Farther at Less-Prestigious Institutions: Study
Viviane Callier | Jul 20, 2018 | 4 min read
High-profile universities produce fewer papers, and with lesser influence, per federal dollar than less-celebrated recipients of federal funding.
Women Maintain NIH Funding Similar to Men: Study
Kerry Grens | Jul 16, 2018 | 1 min read
Female PIs apply for fewer grants, but retain support once they get it.
Alan Rabson, Former Deputy Director of the NCI, Dies
Sukanya Charuchandra | Jul 6, 2018 | 2 min read
Rabson’s career at the National Cancer Institute spanned six decades.
Anheuser-Busch Won’t Fund Controversial NIH Alcohol Study
Shawna Williams | Jun 11, 2018 | 2 min read
The company’s announcement comes weeks after enrollment was suspended.
Study Finds No Race or Gender Bias in Grant Peer Review
Shawna Williams | Jun 1, 2018 | 2 min read
The paper’s authors say bias may nevertheless be present in other steps of the granting process.
Image of the Day: Hammerhead
The Scientist Staff | May 21, 2018 | 1 min read
This hammer-headed fruit bat is wearing a GPS tracker deployed by researchers with the Wildlife Conservation Society.
NIH’s Neuroscience Institute Plans to Limit Financial Support for Well-Funded Investigators
Diana Kwon | May 3, 2018 | 1 min read
Under a new policy, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke will provide fewer grants to labs receiving more than $1 million in funds.
NIH Plans to Enroll 1 Million People for Health Database
Catherine Offord | May 3, 2018 | 2 min read
The agency says it has taken various steps to ensure the privacy of participants’ data. 
NIH Won’t Use Industry Money for Opioid Research Initiative
Shawna Williams | Apr 19, 2018 | 1 min read
The announcement comes after an agency working group recommends against an industry partnership on ethical grounds.
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