The NIH has announced the rescindment of its scientific integrity policy, which emphasized diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) as fundamental to research. This decision aligns NIH with the Department of Health and Human Services’ broader policy, which lacks DEIA commitments. Proponents of the rescinded policy argue that DEIA is crucial for enhancing scientific innovation and participation. Critics, however, claim the original policy was politicized under the Biden administration, asserting that removing it will help restore the integrity of science. This decision has sparked concern among scientists about the potential for further politicization of scientific research.
NIH's decision to rescind its scientific integrity policy, which emphasized diversity and inclusion, raises concerns among the scientific community regarding political influence on research.
The NIH policy included commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, essential for fostering innovation and equitable participation in science, which the new policy lacks.
Andrew Nixon of HHS stated that the former policy was utilized to introduce harmful ideas into research and removing it will help restore science's integrity.
Public health experts are alarmed by the rescindment, fearing further politicization of science and erosion of scientific integrity following previous actions by the Trump administration.
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