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. 2013 Nov;11(11):e1001716.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1001716. Epub 2013 Nov 19.

How basic scientists help the pharmaceutical industry market drugs

Adriane Fugh-Berman  1
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How basic scientists help the pharmaceutical industry market drugs

Adriane Fugh-Berman. PLoS Biol. 2013 Nov.

Abstract

Basic science research is not immune to the influence of pharmaceutical and industrial partners. This Perspective by Adriane Fugh-Bermann explains why scientists should be aware of the potential competing interests posed by practices such as selective publication and ghost-writing.

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Conflict of interest statement

I have read the journal's policy and have the following conflicts: I direct PharmedOut, a Georgetown University Medical Center research and education project that advances evidence-based prescribing and educates healthcare professionals about pharmaceutical marketing practices. I am a paid expert witness on behalf of plaintiffs in litigation regarding pharmaceutical marketing practices, including litigation against Pfizer (which owns Wyeth), GlaxoSmithKline, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals.

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