SAB NewsSAB Members Attend “Science Salon”Posted 8/2/2005 On July 29, The Science Advisory Board, in conjunction with the D.C. Science Writers Association, hosted a Café Scientifique in Washington D.C. Around 30 science journalists and scientists participated in the lively discussion on research fraud entitled, “Fraudulent Finds and Funding Fiascos.” Debate centered on what constitutes the falsification and fabrication of data, and the ethical issues surrounding the reporting of such fraud to the authorities.  Nate Karle, Online Communications Manager of The Science Advisory Board speaking with a science journalist. The speaker was Walter F. DeNino, 28, who is currently a graduate student at Columbia University in New York City. As an undergraduate technician in Eric Poehlman's lab at the University of Vermont, he was principally responsible for uncovering the largest research fraud in the history of the National Institutes of Health. Because of his actions, Eric was subjected to threats of lawsuits and harassment.  Two scientists debating. As his lab had made significant contributions toward understanding the biological changes underlying menopause, Science Advisory Board members were interested in assessing the implications of Dr. Poehlman’s deception on future research in this field. In particular, they were concerned about the state of hormone replacement therapy since Dr. Poehlman’s work and consultations with the pharmaceutical industry had directly influenced the standard of care for post-menopausal women.  Tamara Zemlo, Ph.D., MPH, Executive Director of The Science Advisory Board posing with a SAB member. “I just wanted to thank The Science Advisory Board and Walter for making Friday night a success. Walter was a wonderful speaker, and it was a pleasure working with you. Please keep in touch.” Anne Bolen President, D.C. Science Writers  Anne Bolen, President of D.C. Science Writers and Walter DeNino. For more background on the Poehlman case, you may want to click on the following links: Office of Research Integrity: Misconduct Press Release Boston Herald article |
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