House oversight committee threatens to subpoena NIH documents in sexual misconduct investigation

House committee issues subpoena for NIH’s Monica Bertagnolli to address NIH sexual misconduct policies

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has issued a subpoena to require NIH Director Monica Bertagnolli to provide information related to NIH’s handling of allegations of sexual harassment and workplace misconduct.

February 09, 2024

Vol.50 No.06

By Matthew Bin Han Ong

Conversation with The Cancer Letter

Shikha Jain, Shea Holman: It’s time for NIH to be transparent about how misconduct cases are handled

NIH has until Feb. 20 to comply with a congressional subpoena that directs NIH Director Monica Bertagnolli to produce internal documents, including reports and whistleblower complaints that could shed light on whether NIH is adequately responding to complaints of workplace misconduct and sexual harassment.

February 09, 2024

Vol.50 No.06

By Matthew Bin Han Ong

Guest Editorial

Sexual harassers should face consequences: As NIH director, Bertagnolli can foster change

Last year, the NIH announced that at the direction of Congress, the organization would tighten rules for reporting sexual and workplace harassment by investigators funded by the NIH.

June 02, 2023

Vol.49 No.22

By Shikha Jain

Capitol Hill

NIH accused of being late and half-hearted in responding to House investigation of sexual misconduct policies

After taking eight months to respond to a House committee’s questions about policies on handling of sexual misconduct cases, a letter from NIH has provided answers that critics describe as vague and inadequate.

May 19, 2023

Vol.49 No.20

By Matthew Bin Han Ong

Guest Editorial

NIH must set rigorous policies on sexual misconduct and enact penalties for non-compliance

Last month, the NIH finally responded to a request by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to obtain information about NIH’s handling of sexual harassment complaints.

May 19, 2023

Vol.49 No.20

By Shea Holman

Capitol Hill

Receiving no answer from NIH, House investigators press for responses on Grothey, sexual misconduct

Undeterred by NIH’s failure to address a set of questions submitted seven months ago, a House oversight committee is persisting with its investigation into handling of sexual harassment complaints at institutions that receive federal funding.

March 17, 2023

Vol.49 No.11

By Matthew Bin Han Ong

House oversight committee threatens to subpoena NIH documents in sexual misconduct investigation

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