F19 - Proposed Changes to the Public Health Policy (PHS) on Research Misconduct: Impact on the Researcher Community

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The Office of Research Integrity issued a notice of proposed rulemaking in October 2023 to update its 2005 PHS Policies on Research Misconduct. However, from the research community perspective, the proposed changes seem to reflect diminished trust in science and research/researchers. While the intention is to enhance transparency and trust, the proposed rule includes features that have the potential to undermine trust and jeopardize reputations. Successfully navigating the new regulation to maximize the positive and minimize the negative ramifications will have substantial impact on researchers, research administrators, and regulators.