94-28319. Findings of Scientific Misconduct

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Secretary

 

Findings of Scientific Misconduct

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Office of Research Integrity 
(ORI) has made final findings of scientific misconduct in the following 
case:
    Jacqueline Edberg, Villanova University: The Division of Research 
Investigations of the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) reviewed an 
investigation conducted by Villanova University into possible 
scientific misconduct on the part of Jacqueline Edberg, a former 
Master's degree student in the Psychology Department at Villanova 
University. ORI conducted that Ms. Edberg committed scientific 
misconduct by fabricating data on two experiments for a project 
supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, Ms. Edberg has 
been debarred from eligibility for and involvement as a principal in 
grants, other assistance awards and contracts from the Federal 
government and has been excluded from serving on Public Health Service 
advisory committees, board, or peer review groups for a three year 
period beginning October 20, 1994. The fabricated data did not appear 
in any scientific publications.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director, Division of Research 
Investigations, Office of Research Integrity, 301 443-5330.
Lyle W. Bivens,
Director, Office of Research Integrity.
[FR Doc. 94-28319 Filed 11-15-94; 8:45 am]
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