(Sweden) Disgraced surgeon Paolo Macchiarini, whose crimes inspired an opera, headed to prison – Science (Gretchen Vogel | December 2023)
The case of Paolo Macchiarini is truly horrific. It is a perfect example why research institutions cannot believe their research superstars are above reproach. The story sounds like that it has been lifted from a movie script. In fact, there is currently a Netflix series and an opera about this horrifying case. Caution should be observed before spending much time referencing this case in guidance material and in professional development. It is titillating and may well engage your audience. In our experience, cases like this are unlikely to engage researchers to reflect on their own practice and motivate them to make a change.