Andrew Wakefield (physician)

Andrew Wakefield is a former British doctor known for publishing a study in 1998 suggesting a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. His findings garnered widespread attention but were later discredited due to serious methodological errors and undisclosed financial conflicts of interest. Investigations revealed he manipulated data, and his medical license was revoked. The scientific consensus now is that vaccines like MMR are safe and do not cause autism. Wakefield's study is often cited as an example of scientific misconduct, emphasizing the importance of rigorous research and integrity in medical science.