Ethics

Scientists say strict limits on using animals in the lab hurt scientific research

Karolinska Institutet (KI) is investigating another case of suspected scientific misconduct involving the researcher Paolo Macchiarini.

The acting vice-chancellor and the university director met with the Ethics Council. Recent events have accentuated that there is a need to clarify and revitalise work with research ethics at KI.

After running out of funding and feeling unloved by the new Commission, the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies was relieved to hear its work will find new life and a new home in 2016

The President of the Karolinska Instituet, Harriet Wallberg-Henriksson, has been forced to dismiss a key figure after uncovering undue influence in allocating funds.