The fourth edition boasts an impressive list of contributors from around the globe, and introduces a new focus for the book, transforming it from a series of monographs into a publication that will quickly become an essential textbook on all areas of research fraud and misconduct. Fraud and Misconduct in Biomedical Research strives to uncover the issues surrounding this subject in order to open debate, express concerns and raise awareness of unethical research practice. This book is internationally relevant; from anyone who is involved with biomedical research or has an interest in fraud and misconduct, to the recipients and beneficiaries of research, who are directly affected by unreliable research.