A recent directive issued to employees at the National Cancer Institute necessitates reviewing communications related to 'controversial, high profile, or sensitive' topics. The unprecedented list includes issues such as vaccines and autism. Employees have voiced concerns about potential research delays and the overriding influence of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance on the institute's priorities. Critics, including public health experts, are alarmed at the extent of this micromanagement, fearing it undermines scientific discourse and public health progress.
"The scope and scale of the list is unprecedented and highly unusual, raising concerns about potential delays in crucial research publication," noted an anonymous employee.
"Employees express worries that this level of control could hinder scientific communication significantly," said a representative from the National Cancer Institute.
Dr. Georges C. Benjamin characterized this directive as 'micromanagement at the highest level,' emphasizing its impact on research transparency and integrity.
The list of 23 topics flagged for scrutiny, including vaccines and autism, reflects the personal agendas influencing the National Cancer Institute's operations.
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