Regulatory Issues

U.S. Government Proposes Fines Aimed at Improving Medical Testing

Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, June 15th, 2000

U.S. federal health officials are proposing fines of up to $250,000 for scientists who violate medical research rules - and fines of $1 million for rule-breaking universities or hospitals.

This comes amid criticism that the government hasn't done enough to protect thousands of patients involved in clinical trials.

"This is a clear message that we intend to get serious," U.S. Health and Human Services secretary Donna Shalala said May 23, 2000, stressing that the government will hold responsible not just the scientist at fault but the entire research institution.

Scientists' wallets will be safe for a while; Shalala still must...

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Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2000-06-15)

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