Imperial College London: a response from the Research Integrity Officer

The recipient of this letter shared it with a number of people, including me, who have an interest in the role of transparency in scientific integrity. It struck me as … Continue reading Imperial College London: a response from the Research Integrity Officer

“Psychedelic drugs could soon treat alcoholism”

This article by Helen McArdle featured in the Herald on the 9th September 2023. Professor David Nutt, a career-long paid opinion leader for the pharmaceutical industry, is quoted and presents … Continue reading “Psychedelic drugs could soon treat alcoholism”

“The biggest effect on human health is commercial determinants”

The full feature interview with Chris and Xander van Tulleken and Margaret McCartney can be read here. Meantime here are some selected passages:

Professor David Nutt: “The race is on to get it to market”

A selection of some of the career highlights of Professor David Nutt: BAP Summer Meeting, 1999: BAP Summer Meeting, 2008: BAP Summer Meeting, 2010: BAP Summer Meeting, 2011: BAP Summer … Continue reading Professor David Nutt: “The race is on to get it to market”

“BAPFEST”

Each summer the British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP) has a Summer Meeting that provides accredited continuing medical education [CME] for psychiatrists and academics. It is hugely popular. A colleague of mine … Continue reading “BAPFEST”

“What a moment to join the party”

A selection of material on Professor Guy Goodwin, a career-long paid opinion leader. Please click on each image for context [please note this is not a chronological timeline]: BBC Panorama: … Continue reading “What a moment to join the party”

Who’s paying your doctor

BBC Panorama: Who’s paying your doctor? first aired 14 April 2014: Nearly a decade has passed since this BBC investigation was first aired.  I am sharing it again as we … Continue reading Who’s paying your doctor

A decade of BAP Summer Meetings

What follows is material selected from medical education provided by the British Association for Psychopharmacology [BAP] at their Summer Meetings [2010-2019]. The material identified [highlighted in yellow] identifies the involvement … Continue reading A decade of BAP Summer Meetings