"Renowned Cancer Surgeon's Decade-Long Publication of Suspect Data Exposed"
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The New York Times reports that 26 studies by a renowned cancer surgeon at Columbia University, Dr. Sam Yoon, have been flagged for suspicious data, including reused images of cancer cells and tumors. One study on stomach cancer was quietly withdrawn, and another retracted after inquiries. Memorial Sloan Kettering is investigating, and suspicions were initially raised by a British scientist. The story highlights broader concerns about the scrutiny of research publications and the use of AI-powered tools to uncover questionable research.
Topics:science#cancer-research#data-integrity#health-and-science#medical-journals#research-misconduct#scientific-scrutiny
- 26 Papers by Renowned Cancer Surgeon Flagged for Iffy Data Newser
- A Columbia Surgeon's Study Was Pulled. He Kept Publishing Flawed Data. The New York Times
- Top NYC surgeon exposed for 'suspicious data' in cancer studies Daily Mail
- Columbia University Cancer Biologists Accused of Publishing Suspect Data for a Decade Medriva
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