Presenter: Leslie D. McIntosh, PhD, VP of Research Integrity, Digital Science
Location: Campus MIL, Room A-2543, 1375 Avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal
The erosion of public trust in science, scientific research, and science policy poses a significant threat to the acceptance and implementation of critical policies, technological innovations, clinical outcomes, and national and global economic and security interests. This course addresses the pressing issues surrounding the integrity of scientific research in the face of technological advancements and cases of misconduct, organisational, and geopolitical influence.
This two-hour workshop, Enhancing Research Integrity through Forensic Scientometrics, focuses on equipping attendees with the tools and knowledge to uphold research integrity and trust. Participants will explore the vulnerabilities within the research ecosystem. Through case studies and practical demonstrations, they will learn to use forensic scientometrics and other tools to detect and address issues such as information manipulation and atypical authorship activities. The session emphasises cross-institutional collaboration and the role of institutions in maintaining scientific transparency and trust.
Dr. Leslie McIntosh is the VP of Research Integrity at Digital Science and dedicates her work to improving research, reducing disinformation, and increasing trust in science. Since 2014, her work has focused on highlighting the need for reproducible science, transparently reporting science, and the need to build trust in science.