Hestia would be your answer :)
Answer: so one branch won't get to out of power and they will stay equal
Explanation:
I assume your question is why does he have to leave the room before the final discussion?
Well, he might have, as an active member of the IRB, a conflict of interest, meaning that he could be biased to vote in favor of his work which is incorrect, as researchers need to be objective regarding what they are studying. The National Academy Press. (2009). On being a scientist: Responsible conduct in research (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Is a great book you might read to understand the duties of any IRB and its members responsibilities, also the researchers' behavior. On it, is detail why a conflict of interest can guide to the decision of not conducting a certain research, independently of the undeniable reputation of Dr. Jones.
If we define extrasensory perception as the ability to gain information by some means other than the ordinary senses, It is possible that in certain circumstances and certain people could do that. However, I don't think that all people can develop this ability without sensory input. I believe that there are some people gifted with this talent or ability. For example there were cases in which the police force called a medium to help them solve crimes and the information that they received was genuine.