Stark Discusses U.S. Medical Experiments on Humans

David PesciMarch 4, 20111min
20th Century prisoners, the indigent and disabled people were frequently unknowing test subjects

Appearing on “The Takeaway” , which is broadcast by NPR and other affiliates, Laura Stark, assistant professor of science in society, assistant professor of sociology, assistant professor of environmental studies, discusses her research which uncovered medical experiments in the U.S. on uninformed or under-informed individuals. The questionable consent practices ultimately led to today’s informed consent procedures and continue to influence consent development.