Congressional subcommittee criticizes NIH for lax conflict of interest policies. NIH Director Zerhouni promises change. The subcommittee has asked several NCI officials to testify at another hearing next week.
Also in this 8-page issue: Intel Chairman Andrew Grove slams NCI director and cancer program for “wishful dreams” and “chemo speeches,” recommends moratorium on funding for cancer research.
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