Anyone who has done their basic human subject protection training is aware of some of the research-related abuses that led to the creation of ethics oversight boards. We recently came across a couple of publications about one fairly well-known study that involved feeding radioactive cereal to institutionalized children. While these publications aren’t new, they do shed some light on the human costs of unethical research.
Undue influence, vulnerable populations, and seeking justice
As you read through these articles, try to think about the various ethical violations inherent in this study.