Safety violations at N.Y. brain lab may have bigger fallout
Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 19:07
in Psychology & Sociology
Some research is suspended at a Columbia University center, but experts fear the case could deter people from participating in crucial brain-imaging studies. The suspension of some research at a prominent Columbia University brain-imaging lab because of sloppy practices could have repercussions beyond that laboratory, research experts said Saturday, potentially affecting brain-imaging studies nationwide and raising questions about the safety of participants.