Conflict-of-interest problems lead to policy changes

Article Abstract:

Conflict-of-interest problems related to genetic testing for Alzheimer disease (AD) have led to policy changes in rules at National Institutes of Aging (NIA), Harvard University, and Neurobiology of Aging (NoA), the Elsevier journal. Researchers reported favorably in NoA on use of biomarkers for genetic testing for AD, not disclosing some authors' financial relationships with a company, Athena Neurosciences that manufactures genetic test kits for the presenilin 1 gene and APOE, a gene linked to AD. The article was by a 24-member NIA working group. The Wall Street Journal printed a story questioning authors' disinterested status. The bioethics panel at Stanford University has concluded that genetic testing for AD is not appropriate outside research settings and that available genetic counseling is not adequate. The article did acknowledge some Athena support and the anonymous campaign against the researchers seems influenced by some commercial interest according to some.

Europe, Scholarly publishing, Standards, Management, Usage, Product information, Reports, Genetic aspects, Ethical aspects, Alzheimer's disease, Medical equipment industry, Conflict of interests (Agency), Medical testing products, Genetic research, Genetic counseling, Diagnostic reagents and test kits, Diagnostic reagents, Medical test kit industry, Learned institutions and societies, Learned societies, Conflicts of interest, Athena Neurosciences Inc., ATHN

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Rod MacKinnon

Article Abstract:

The focus of the article is Rod MacKinnon recognized by the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation in 1999 for his work in revealing the 3-dimensional potassium channel structure. The author predicts that Mr. MacKinnon can make a transition from the Lasker winner to the Nobel Prize winner.

Research, Achievements and awards, Biography, Potassium channels, MacKinnon, Rod, Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation

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Klaus Rajewsky

Article Abstract:

This article examines the life and work of noted immunologist Klaus Rajewsky. After 40 years of work in Europe, Rajewsky plans to move to the US to work at the Center for Blood Research at Harvard Medical School, Boston.

Officials and employees, Behavior, Harvard University. School of Medicine, Immunologists, Rajewsky, Klaus

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