Macchiarini may be dismissed from Karolinska; dean of research resigns
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Macchiarini may be dismissed from Karolinska; dean of research resigns
What is this about?
This is the factual case of a trachea transplant surgeon whose research and practice have made him famous for advancements in transplant medicine. Misconduct investigations, following allegations against him (e.g. for informed consent and relevant safeguarding issues), led to his dismissal.
Why is this important?
The case shows the extent of adverse consequences for researchers, patients and research institutes when proper ethical guidelines and practices are not followed.
