Baylor Prof Busted: Two-Year Ban on Federal Research Cash
Published Date: 3/19/2025
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Summary
Liping Zhang, a former Baylor College of Medicine professor, was found guilty of research misconduct involving important NIH-funded projects. Because of this, Zhang is banned from receiving federal research money for two years, starting now. This action protects public funds and keeps science honest, showing that cheating in research has real consequences.
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Two-Year Federal Funding Ban
Liping Zhang, Ph.D., a former Baylor College of Medicine assistant professor, was found to have committed research misconduct in projects funded by NIH grants R37 DK037175, P30 DK079638, and P30 CA016672. As a result, Zhang is debarred from receiving federal research funds for a period of two (2) years. The action is described as protecting public funds and upholding research integrity.
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