ADA Leaders Resign Amid Researcher Ejections

The journal's third 2026 editorial targets a sweeping OMB proposal to overhaul federal grantmaking — even as five researchers, including the Editor-in-Chief, are removed from the ADA's annual meeting.

By
Conexiant News Staff
June 10, 2026
4 min

Conexiant

Objective:

To address concerns regarding the proposed OMB rule that could impact federal grant decision-making.

Approach:

Key Findings:

The proposed OMB rule could shift grant decisions from expert peer review to political appointees.
The rule may damage peer review, institutional autonomy, and scientific integrity.
A significant decline in NIH funding opportunities and grant awards has been noted since changes in administration.

Interpretation:

The editorial authors express concern that the proposed rule could undermine the integrity of biomedical research funding.

Limitations:

The editorial reflects the authors' opinions and does not represent the official stance of the ADA.
The ADA maintains a nonpartisan environment, complicating the context of the editorial's criticism.