A study published in a research journal often becomes accepted ideology in the scientific community, influencing decisions made by medical professionals, researchers and the general public. Yet the pressure to publish positive results in journals sometimes leads to the publication of misleading or inaccurate studies "“ the same studies used to determine which drugs doctors prescribe to patients, or whether or not to administer vaccines to children. Read more...

Federal research dollars may be on their way out of UCLA laboratories. Read more...

When it came to the tenure track, Peter Bradley was told to remember the f-word "“ focus.
That became a mantra during his time as an assistant professor of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics. Read more...

Photo:

Peter Bradley, assistant professor in microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics, is awaiting a decision regarding his tenure package. He teaches classes, publishes scientific papers and applies for grants, all of which help contribute to his candidacy for tenure.