NIH Uncovers Research Misconduct by Top Neuroscientist
Dr. Eliezer Masliah found to have reused and relabeled images in scientific studies, prompting further scrutiny.
Overview
- An NIH investigation revealed research misconduct by Dr. Eliezer Masliah, involving reused and relabeled images in two studies.
- Masliah, who joined the National Institute on Aging in 2016, has a long history of research on neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
- The NIH has notified the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Research Integrity and the scientific journals involved.
- The findings come amid broader allegations of suspect images in over 100 research papers co-authored by Masliah between 1997 and 2023.
- Masliah is not currently serving as the neuroscience division director at the National Institute on Aging, and he has not responded to requests for comment.