Researchers fear falling from favor with Novo Nordisk Foundation

A string of researchers fear losing support for their work if they publicly criticize the Novo Nordisk Foundation, writes Danish news outlet.
Researchers fear losing support for their research if making any critical statement about the Novo Nordisk Foundation | Photo: Novo Nordisk Fonden / Pr
Researchers fear losing support for their research if making any critical statement about the Novo Nordisk Foundation | Photo: Novo Nordisk Fonden / Pr
by albert rønning-andersson, translated by simon øst vejbæk

Researchers on the payroll of the Novo Nordisk Foundation might suffer great consequences of voicing their opinion of the foundation, which distributes billions of kroner for Danish research exploits each year, reports Danish media Frihedsbrevet (”The Letter of Freedom”).

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