Summary:
- This article discusses a Harvard dean who earned $150,000 as an expert witness in lawsuits related to Tylenol, a popular over-the-counter pain medication.
- The dean, who has a PhD in statistics, provided analysis and testimony to support the pharmaceutical company's defense against claims that Tylenol was responsible for certain injuries or deaths.
- The article raises questions about the potential conflicts of interest and ethical considerations when academic experts engage in lucrative consulting work for companies they are supposed to be objectively studying or critiquing.