Posted: 05.12.2010

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has
revoked a scientist's laboratory privileges for five years and paid
a $40,000 sanction over unauthorized experiments involving a
dangerous bacteria.

The school on Tuesday released details of the research
misconduct case involving Gary Splitter, a professor of animal
health and biomedical sciences.

A university investigation found Splitter's lab conducted
unapproved experiments involving Brucella, a bacteria that can
infect cattle and humans and is highly regulated by the federal
government.

The investigation said the unauthorized experiments introduced
genes to the bacteria that could have compromised an antibiotic
used to control the disease.
 

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