Former UK researcher penalized in misconduct case

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A former University of Kentucky researcher has agreed to a voluntary “debarment” for seven years after a scientific misconduct case that included allegations of falsified data.

The Lexington Herald Leader (http://bit.ly/Y1bANb) reports that Eric J. Smart is accused of using false data in papers and grant applications over the last 10 years. Smart resigned from UK in May and currently works as a high school chemistry teacher in Bourbon County.

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