Hope, Uncertainty, and the Future of Science - On Research Podcast

On Research - with CITI Program

Chapters
0:00
– Episode Introduction and Guest Overview
1:15
– Dr. Josh Fessel’s Career in Medicine, Research, and Federal Science Leadership
7:12
– Why Dr. Fessel Left NIH
11:55
– What Feels Most Different in Science Right Now
16:06
– What the Research Community Should Watch in the Next 12 to 24 Months
21:53
– Why Quiet Inaction Can Be Dangerous
25:42
– Mid-Episode Message About On Tech Ethics Podcast
26:00
– What Individuals, Leaders, and Institutions Can Do Right Now
32:30
– How Science Can Rebuild Public Trust
38:20
– Why There Is Still Reason for Hope
41:47
– Final Takeaway: Science Is Fundamentally About People
44:00
– Episode Closing and Conflict Management Course Promotion
On Research - with CITI Program
Hope, Uncertainty, and the Future of Science - On Research Podcast
May 27, 2026 Season 3 Episode 17
CITI Program

In a moment of uncertainty across the research landscape, what does it mean to lead with clarity, integrity, and hope? In this episode of On Research, Dr. Josh Fessel shares insights from his experience at the NIH to unpack shifting federal priorities, growing instability, and the real risks of inaction. Together, we explore how researchers and institutions can navigate change, rebuild trust, and stay grounded in science’s core purpose: serving people. Thoughtful, timely, and ultimately hopeful—this conversation offers a roadmap for moving forward when the path isn’t clear. 

 

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