Human Research Violations By UCSD Eye Doctor Showcase A National Problem

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Human Research Violations By  UCSD  Eye Doctor Showcase A National Problem

What is this about?

This case study presents a number of research ethics violations by a distinguished eye doctor who has helped in developing break-through medical treatments.

Why is this important?

The authors of this blog provide an analysis that raises several interesting points. These concern not only the ethics violations by the researcher but also the response from a number of bodies, not least the doctor's institution, the ORI (Office of Research Integrity) and the Office for Human Research Protection.   

For whom is this important?

Academic institutionsORIResearch Integrity OfficersHuman rights defendersResearch Ethics Committees

Other information

Who

• Dr. Kang Zhang

Where

• USA

Good Practices & Misconduct

• Informed consent
• Research with Humans