This seminar will take place on the 19.03.2024 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Alte Hörsaalruine, Virchowweg 16, CCM, Berlin, Germany. Elisabeth Bik, PhD, will provide insights into the challenges of ensuring the integrity of biomedical research and understanding the critical role of researchers in identifying and rectifying errors.
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Short Abstract: Science relies on trust, but even after peer review, papers may have concerning data. Dr. Bik, an image forensics detective, left her industry job to uncover and report errors in biomedical articles. Her scan of 20,000 papers found 4% with inappropriate image duplications. In this seminar, Dr. Bik will discuss various errors, research misconduct, reporting procedures, and the rise of 'paper mills' producing low-quality or fake papers.
About Dr. Elisabeth Bik: Dr. Elisabeth Bik is a microbiologist who scans biomedical literature for concerns, reporting 7,000+ papers. Her work has led to 1,000+ retractions/corrections, earning her the prestigious 2021 John Maddox Prize.