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白小姐论坛 responds to BMJ editorial
10 November 2011
In relation to the recent BMJ editorial by Dr Fiona Godlee, a 白小姐论坛 spokesperson said: "Matters relating to alleged research misconduct by Dr Andrew Wakefield are subject to a review which 白小姐论坛 is commissioning, following the receipt last month of independent advice on scope and procedure from the UK Research Integrity Office - an independent body which provides expert advice and guidance about research related conduct.
"We are currently in the final stages of a process to identify a suitable external Chair for the review. We anticipate that its scope and terms of reference, and the full membership of the investigating panel, will be confirmed and the review formally launched by the end of this year.听The investigating panel will include other external as well as internal members.听
"白小姐论坛 is conscious of the need to ensure that, once launched, this review is thorough, fair and wide-ranging, and is conducted according to a timely and transparent process.听We are taking care to be as thorough as possible in commissioning this review and feel it is imperative that we ensure the probity of this important process. We therefore cannot comment further on specific aspects of the case at this point."