From Cancer to COVID-19, Does Science Self-Correct?

Discusses the effects of bad science, the history and role of retractions in research, and the impact of COVID-19 research.

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About this Webinar

Rapid publication of results — particularly on preprint servers — has grown dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic and has forced researchers, health care professionals, and journalists to grapple with the concept of reliable and actionable information. The pandemic has given rise to more than 200 retractions at the time of this webinar. But are things really different today? Learn from more than a decade of reporting on retractions for Retraction Watch, including creating the world’s most comprehensive database of retractions, with more than 34,000 and counting.

Webinar Demo:

Release Date: June 30, 2022

Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Clinical Investigators, Faculty, IACUC Administrators, IBC Administrators, IRB Administrators, Researchers, Staff, Students

Organizational Subscription Price: $300 per year/per site or included as part of an annual subscription to our All Access Webinar Package
Independent Learner Price: $49 per person


Webinar Content

From Cancer to COVID-19, Does Science Self-Correct?

Presented by: Ivan Oransky, MD, Retraction Watch

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand what is behind rising rates of retractions
  • Understand the role of scientific sleuths in scientific correction
  • Understand the polluting effects of scientific fraud

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 20683 (English)


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