Boycott announced following results of ADA investigation
A group of prominent diabetes researchers has announced a boycott of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) following the organization's handling of an incident where several doctors were removed from a conference. The boycott will continue until the ADA allows an independent review of its organizational structure.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights tensions between medical research leadership and the advocacy organizations that represent them, particularly regarding funding and academic freedom.
A group of diabetes leaders released a letter announcing a boycott of the American Diabetes Association after the organization released the results of its independent review of the events that occurred in June at the ADA Scientific Sessions .
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