Lecture 1 - Pierre Corvol
We are honored to have Professor Corvol present the inaugural lecture of our series organized with Sorbonne University, which is dedicated to research ethics and scientific integrity.
Conference overview
Throughout his talk, Prof Corvol will present, within both a French and international context, the general framework of methodologies, values and rules that govern research activity— a highly specific, distinct line of work that contributes to the development of knowledge.
He will outline the different types of misconduct at play in the profession, such as fraud, falsification, plagiarism and conflicts of interest, and will analyze their causes and consequences.
Next, he will review the policies and systems implemented by universities and research organizations over the years in order to combat misconduct, highlighting the specific difficulties associated with the era of Open Data.
Following this, he will address some of the issues, including challenges and perspectives surrounding scientific integrity, such as evaluation parameters, deterrence tools, and the need for legal frame working and training.
Finally, he will share some of the proposals included in the report (in french) he wrote at the request of the previous French government, one notable proposal being the creation of a dedicated national body.
The floor will then open up for the audience to exchange directly with the professor.
The lecturer
Academician member of the Human Biology and Medical Sciences Section, and former Vice-President of the Academy of Sciences for its 2017-2018 year, Pierre CORVOL is the Honorary Administrator and Emeritus Professor at Collège de France, where he held the Chair of Experimental Medicine from 1989 to 2012.
A medical doctor and biochemistry graduate, Prof Corvol has dedicated his esteemed career to exploring hypertension through a combination of clinical study and research. His research focuses on the hormonal mechanisms of blood pressure regulation. With the help of his teams, he has elucidated the structure and function of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system. His work has led to decisive advances and has made a major contribution to the development of treatments to combat cardiovascular diseases and understanding the genetics of hypertension.
Prof Corvol has advised major scientific bodies and chaired numerous research commissions, notably AP-HP and INSERM, as well as learned societies. He has also received countless prizes and distinctions both in France and abroad.
He has been bestowed Grand Officer of the Order of Merit and Commander of the Legion of Honor.
