Tag: Research Ethics
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Call for Applications: Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) Training by Africa CDC
Overview of the DSMB Training Opportunity The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) invites qualified applicants to apply for the Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) Training. This program is designed to equip emerging health professionals with the principles and best practices for independent oversight of clinical trials and other health research.…
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Can We Safely Reflect Sunlight to Cool Earth? A Practical Look at Solar Geoengineering
Understanding the idea: Reflecting sunlight to cool the planet As global temperatures rise, some scientists and policymakers are examining a controversial idea: using technology to reflect more sunlight back into space. Often referred to as solar geoengineering or stratospheric aerosol injection, this approach would aim to reduce the amount of solar energy absorbed by Earth.…
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Genzel: One-Minute Videos Won’t Reveal Black Hole Truth
Genzel’s Provocative Call to Slow Down the Science Narrative German astrophysicist Reinhard Genzel, the Nobel Prize laureate in physics, has long been celebrated for his meticulous work on the center of our galaxy and the black holes that anchor the cosmos. During a recent address, he offered a pointed critique of the modern information landscape:…
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Widespread Image Manipulation Found in Animal Studies of Brain Injury After Stroke
Overview: A troubling pattern in brain injury research Researchers analyzing animal studies focused on brain injury after stroke have uncovered a troubling pattern: image reuse and manipulation are more common than previously thought. In a study published in PLOS Biology, scientists found that more than 200 papers contained problematic images, including duplicated Western blots and…
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Experts Call for Action Against Imposter Participants in Health Studies
What are imposter participants? Imposter participants are individuals who provide deceptive or inaccurate data to participate in health research, or automated computer bots that mimic human responses. As online recruitment becomes central to modern health studies—from surveys to randomized trials—the potential for these imposters to skew results grows. The concern, highlighted by Eileen Morrow and…
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Secret Collaborations Between Swiss Higher Education and the Tobacco Industry
Context and Allegations In 2021, the Geneva-based Haute école spécialisée de Genève (HEPIA) was reportedly involved in a confidential collaboration with Philip Morris. According to the RTS (Radio Télévision Suisse) investigative desk, discussions centered on tests of efficiency in agronomic research, but the full details remain unclear. Philip Morris has stated to RTS that the…
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Ending Laboratory Canine Research at St. Joseph’s Health Care
In a pivotal move, St. Joseph’s Health Care in London, Ontario, has announced the immediate cessation of its laboratory research involving dogs. This significant decision, welcomed by various animal rights advocates and even recognized by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, marks a critical milestone in the discourse surrounding animal testing in medical research. Days prior to…