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The Data Science of Elizabeth Bik Unmasks Hydrochloraquin

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Start date Oct 19, 2021
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Elizabeth Bik is a prominent data scientist known for her critical examination of scientific integrity, particularly in the context of hydroxychloroquine research. Her investigative work has focused on identifying instances of bad science, including the misuse of data and duplicated images in scientific papers. Bik's efforts gained significant attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially regarding studies that supported the use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment. She utilizes her blog, Science Integrity Digest, to highlight issues of scientific misconduct and promote transparency in research. Bik's background includes a strong emphasis on the importance of rigorous peer review and ethical standards in scientific publishing. Her contributions have sparked discussions about the reliability of scientific studies and the need for accountability in research practices.

Oct 19, 2021

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An article of data scientist Elizabeth Bik and her efforts to unmask the bad science surrounding Hydrochloraquin

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/articl...th-bik-didier-raoult-hydroxychloroquine-study

and some biographic info on Dr Bik:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_Bik

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Meet this super-spotter of duplicated images in science papers

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01363-z

Bik's blog - https://scienceintegritydigest.com/about/

https://www.radboudumc.nl/en/news/2021/uncovering-the-dark-side-of-science-with-elisabeth-bik

I was reading an article about her. I think it might have been the Nature article, but I don't remember.

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