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Does the Industry Need a Hippocratic Oath?

If we’re responsible for life-altering interventions, why aren’t researchers held to a codified ethical standard?

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Rudy Malle
May 08, 2025
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The Question No One Wants to Answer

Imagine a world where every clinical researcher, drug developer, and trial sponsor takes a solemn vow before starting their career—a pledge akin to the Hippocratic Oath in medicine. A commitment not just to advancing science, but to upholding a standard of ethics and integrity in every decision made.

Sounds noble, right…

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