BEN GOLDACRE

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 5/20/1974     Death:

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Ben Michael Goldacre is a British physician, academic and science writer. He is the first Bennett Professor of Evidence-Based Medicine and director of the Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science at the University of Oxford. He is a founder of the AllTrials campaign and OpenTrials, aiming to require open science practices in clinical trials.

NOTABLE WORK

Bad Pharma

WHY THEY MATTER

Ben Goldacre is intellectually unique for his pioneering work in promoting evidence-based medicine and advocating for open science practices in clinical trials. As the first Bennett Professor of Evidence-Based Medicine at the University of Oxford, he has made significant contributions to the field by emphasizing the importance of transparent and rigorous research methods. Through initiatives like the AllTrials campaign and OpenTrials, Goldacre has been instrumental in advancing the principles of data transparency and accountability in medical research.

FAMOUS QUOTE

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