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Interview: A perspective on personalized medicine: Dr David Korn
1Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. david_korn@harvard.edu.
Personalized Medicine
|May 16, 2018
Summary
David Korn, an authority on research integrity, discusses academic values and financial conflicts of interest in research. His extensive career spans pathology, biochemistry, and health policy, focusing on ethical research practices.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Biochemistry
- Health Policy
Background:
- David Korn's extensive career in academic research and administration.
- His transition from Vice-Provost for Research at Harvard University.
- His current roles as Consultant in Pathology and Professor of Pathology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight David Korn's expertise in academic values and research integrity.
- To discuss his focus on health and science policy.
- To emphasize his national authority on financial conflicts of interest in academic research.
Main Methods:
- Interview with Managing Commissioning Editor Tarryn Greenberg.
- Review of David Korn's career, publications, and lectures.
- Focus on his contributions to understanding research ethics.
Main Results:
- Korn is recognized as a national authority on financial conflicts of interest.
- His work has significantly contributed to discussions on academic and research integrity.
- His expertise covers a broad scientific spectrum from molecular biology to policy.
Conclusions:
- David Korn's legacy includes significant contributions to scientific research and ethical policy.
- His insights remain crucial for navigating complex issues in academic research.
- His continued influence underscores the importance of integrity in science.
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