NIH Uncovers Research Misconduct by Top Neuroscientist

Dr. Eliezer Masliah found to have reused and relabeled images in scientific studies, prompting further scrutiny.

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.