January 11, 2019

117th ACD Considers Wide Range of ‘Thorny Topics’
By Carla Garnett
The 117th meeting of the advisory committee to the NIH director tackles a thorny agenda, from shielding research from undue influences--both domestic and foreign--to ending the MACH trial after discovering improprieties in study design and implementation.

Town Hall Meeting Clarifies New Anti-Harassment Effort
By Rich McManus
The town hall meeting on NIH's new sexual harassment policy draws a crowd to Masur Auditorium. NIH director Dr. Francis Collins and panelists emphasize that "Sexual harassment does not work here."
UMBC President Advocates for Inclusive Excellence in Science
By Dana Talesnik
Dr. Freeman Hrabowski III, longtime president of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, shares his insights on training the next generation of biomedical investigators, regardless of their backgrounds. He calls for a change in culture regarding expectations of students who are underrepresented minorities.
CDC Fights Opioid Crisis, Infectious Disease Outbreaks
By Eric Bock
CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield reports that the nation's opioid epidemic bears with it an increased risk of infectious disease, including HIV and hepatitis C. There is, however, "science on the shelf" that can address both threats.