John Walker-Smith Explained

Nationality:Australian
Occupation:Gastroenterologist
Years Active:1985–2001
Employer:University of London

John Walker-Smith is an Australian[1] gastroenterologist well known for his work in pediatrics.[2] From 1985 until his retirement in 2001, he was professor of pediatric gastroenterology at the University of London.[3] [4] He also formerly served as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.[5]

MMR vaccine controversy

See main article: Lancet MMR autism fraud. Walker-Smith is the senior co-author of a fraudulent paper (along with Andrew Wakefield, the lead author) which claimed a unique gastrointestinal condition in autistic children that may be connected to the MMR vaccine. This study is generally regarded as sparking the MMR vaccine controversy.[6]

In 2010, Walker-Smith was found guilty by the General Medical Council of professional misconduct who recommended erasure subject to appeal. As a result, he was barred from practicing medicine.[4] [7] On appeal, the case heard by Mr. Justice Mitting in the High Court stated that the GMC determinations were superficial and inadequate and so were quashed.[8]

In a statement reported in the book on the fraud by Brian Deer, Walker-Smith said:

Notes and References

  1. Book: Deer, Brian . The Doctor Who Fooled the World: Science, Deception, and the War on Vaccines . Johns Hopkins University Press . 2020 . 978-1-42143-800-9 . Baltimore, MD . 367 .
  2. Walker-Smith J A. Enduring Memories: A Pediatric Gastroenterologist Remembers. Second Edition 2012, The Memoir Club
  3. Candy. David CA. Memoirs of John Walker-Smith. The Lancet. November 2003. 362. 9396. 1683. 10.1016/S0140-6736(03)14821-0. 54306755.
  4. Web site: MMR doctor wins High Court appeal . BBC News . 7 March 2012 . 25 October 2015.
  5. Editorial Announcement Regarding Professor John Walker-Smith. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. August 2012. 55. 2. 120. 10.1097/MPG.0b013e31825945cf. free.
  6. Wakefield. AJ. Murch. SH. Anthony. A. Linnell. J. Casson. DM. Malik. M. Berelowitz. M. Dhillon. AP. Thomson. MA. Harvey. P. Valentine. A. Davies. SE. Walker-Smith. JA. RETRACTED: Ileal-lymphoid-nodular hyperplasia, non-specific colitis, and pervasive developmental disorder in children. The Lancet. February 1998. 351. 9103. 637–641. 10.1016/S0140-6736(97)11096-0. 9500320. 439791.
  7. News: Council Bars Doctor Who Claimed Link Between Vaccines and Autism . Burns . John F. . 2010-05-24 . The New York Times . 2017-10-02 . en-US . 0362-4331.
  8. News: MMR row: high court rules doctor should not have been struck off . 7 Mar 2012 . 25 April 2016.

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