scientific integrity
Coverage of scientific integrity in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-CDC official describes "pure chaos" as RFK Jr. sought to transform agency
Dr. Debra Houry warned that the scientific integrity of federal health agencies is at risk due to RFK Jr.'s efforts to transform the agency, which she described as 'pure chaos'.
- Former CDC official describes "pure chaos" as RFK Jr. sought to transform health agency
Dr. Debra Houry, former CDC chief medical officer, described 'pure chaos' during Robert F. Kennedy's leadership at HHS and warned about threats to the scientific integrity of federal health agencies. She left the CDC in protest after the firing of then CDC director Susan Monarez.
- Naomi Oreskes
Naomi Oreskes, a science historian, discusses the importance of scientific integrity and its relationship with public opinion. The article highlights her insights on maintaining scientific credibility in public discourse.
- Trump taps former deputy surgeon general to helm CDC
President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to lead the CDC. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville endorsed the appointment, emphasizing restoring scientific integrity and health priorities at the agency.