Weird Science – How to Make Sense of it All

II. Sloppy Science, Worthless Cures, and Wasted Resources  

This informative and critical talk explores reproducibility and scientific rigor in biomedical research and highlights potential reasons why advanced phase clinical trials are frequently unsuccessful. 

 Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the organizational and financial framework in which biomedical research is conducted
  2. Recognize the critical pitfalls and shortcomings that exist in biomedical research
  3. Identify opportunities to improve the quality of biomedical research 

Speaker:
Richard Harris
NPR