A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Bik, Science Integrity Consultant and Microbiologist

Today’s episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Dr. Elizabeth Bik, Microbiologist and Science Integrity Consultant. Elisabeth is a prominent microbiologist and renowned investigator into scientific misconduct, particularly the manipulation and falsification of research data. She has uncovered issues in over 7,000 scientific papers, resulting in more than 1,000 retractions. Her work has gained international attention, earning her the 2021 John Maddox Prize. This conversation explores Elizabeth’s career trajectory, her work on identifying scientific malpractice, and her thoughts on the systemic issues and potential reforms within the research and publishing ecosystem. View the video of the interview here: https://youtu.be/uEYsqTKHits Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-bik-4376782/ Twitter: Keywords: #ScientificIntegrity, #ScientificMisconduct, #research, #ResearchData, #ResearchReliability, #Retractions, #Preprints, #AIInResearch,  #Reproducibility, #InformationLiteracy, #InformationScience, #DigitalLibraries, #DigitalTools, #DigitalAge, #PublishingReforms, #InformationPower,  #knowledge,  #awareness, #efficiency, #innovation, #skills, #career, #partnerships, #collaboration, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts