live malaria parasites were injected into humans as a treatment for HIV infections. The experiments were conducted in Africa by Henry Heimlich, M.D. (popularizer of the "Heimlich Maneuver" for treating choking). In 2004, Heimlich engaged Wulsin to review his work on "malariotherapy" and write a business plan for promoting it.
Now, Dr. Wulsin did conclude that the Heimlich Institute's work was quackery, but the report goes on to say:
when it became clear that the report would be made public by others, she released it but added an executive summary in which she claimed that her involvement with the Heimlich Institute was "strictly limited" to a research review. However, the original report indicates that she had access to experimental data, knew that something was radically wrong, and was aware of ethical violations that she should have reported to appropriate governmental authorities. The report also indicates that an "American sponsor" was collaborating with Heimlich, but Wulsin has refused to reveal the sponsor's name.
Yes, Dr. Victoria Wells/Wulsin failed to report ethical violations of which she was aware. Dr. Wulsin failed the poor people in Africa, and failed her oath as a doctor. Disgusting. Dr. Wells/Wulsin claims to be concerned about healthcare. Why wasn't she concerned enough to report potential misconduct to the authorities?
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