Police probe of Brazilian marijuana researcher sparks protests
Researchers are concerned about potential restrictions to academic freedom
Nature (US)
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Thursday, March 8, 2018
A police investigation targeting Brazil’s most prominent marijuana researcher has ignited a wave of protest among scientists. They say that the move by authorities from the state of São Paulo threatens research freedoms at a time when science in the country faces severe problems because of draconian budget cuts. Police questioned Elisaldo Carlini, a retired professor of psychopharmacology at the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp), on 21 February on suspicion of inciting drug crime, according to authorities. They are still investigating the case and have not charged Carlini with anything.
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