Record #:

40615

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

A Duke University researcher became a whistleblower when suspecting that a colleague’s research results were skewed. The case became a reminder as to how often data is manipulated, why researchers may feel pressured to include false data, and why research integrity is crucial.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 8, August 2019, p56-63

Subject(s):

Research integrity--research ethics; Duke University--Potts-Kant case ; Academic fraud--research universities; Grants--research; Grants--research universities; Biotechnology--Research; Biotechnology--Study and teaching (Higher); Duke University--Medical research; Duke University