Elisabeth Bik

Elisabeth Bik
Elisabeth Bik
Nationality	Dutch
Alma mater	Utrecht University
Known for	Identifying image manipulation in scientific publications
	Scientific career
Fields	Microbiology, Scientific integrity
Institutions	Stanford University, Utrecht University

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Elisabeth Bik is a Dutch microbiologist and scientific integrity consultant known for her work in identifying image manipulation and other forms of scientific misconduct in scientific publications. She has made significant contributions to the field of scientific integrity by scrutinizing and reporting instances of data fabrication and plagiarism.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Elisabeth Bik was born in the Netherlands. She pursued her higher education at Utrecht University, where she earned her PhD in microbiology. Her early research focused on the microbiome and its role in human health.

Career[edit | edit source]

After completing her PhD, Bik worked at Stanford University in the United States, where she conducted research on the human microbiome. During her tenure at Stanford, she became increasingly aware of the prevalence of image manipulation in scientific literature.

Contributions to Scientific Integrity[edit | edit source]

Bik is best known for her work in identifying and reporting instances of image manipulation in scientific publications. She has reviewed thousands of papers and has reported numerous cases of scientific misconduct to journals and institutions. Her efforts have led to the retraction of several papers and have raised awareness about the importance of scientific integrity.

Recognition and Awards[edit | edit source]

Elisabeth Bik has received recognition for her contributions to scientific integrity. She has been featured in various media outlets and has been invited to speak at conferences and institutions around the world.

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

Bik continues to work as a scientific integrity consultant and is active on social media, where she shares her findings and engages with the scientific community.

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