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APS Science Policy Update
July 11, 2008
In this issue:
- RFI on human subjects research training
- FASEB President profiled in The Scientist
- Extramural Nexus Update
RFI on human subjects research training
The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a request for information on whether to require training and education programs for researchers involved in the conduct or oversight of HHS-funded human subjects research. The notice can be found here: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-14917.htm The RFI poses a series of specific questions, and responses will be accepted until September 29, 2008. If members of the PA committee would like to have input, please contact me.
FASEB President profiled in The Scientist
FASEB President Richard Marchase, was recently profiled in the Scientist, where he discusses plans for research advocacy in the upcoming year.
News from the OER
The NIH’s Office of Extramural Research recently put out the June issue of Extramural Nexus: http://nexus.od.nih.gov/nexus/nexus.aspx?Month=6&Year=2008
I would like to draw your attention to the section about financial conflicts of interest. Senator Grassley (R-IA) has been conducting a series of investigations into improperly disclosed financial conflicts of interest among NIH grant recipients. Some of these have been widely covered in the popular press. Senator Grassley has also been placing considerable pressure on the NIH to better manage and track these conflicts. The article in Extramural Nexus outlines some steps that they are taking, including the possible collection of comments on modifying the rules that govern COI.