Scientist Busted for Research Fraud, Barred from Fed Funds for Years
Published Date: 8/12/2025
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Summary
Ryan Evanoff, a former scientist at Washington State University, was found guilty of research misconduct in a project funded by the National Institutes of Health. Because of this, he’s banned from getting federal research money for three years. This action protects public funds and keeps science honest.
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Researcher Debarred from Federal Grants
Ryan Evanoff, a former Scientific Assistant at Washington State University, was found to have committed research misconduct in work funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH grant R21 AI126304). He is debarred from receiving federal research funds for three (3) years.
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