"Science is a noble endeavour, but it’s also a low-yield endeavour."
John Ioannidis is a Greek-American physician, scientist and writer. He is a Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and Population Health, and Biomedical Data Science at Stanford University. His research focuses on evidence-based medicine, clinical research and the study of scientific research itself.
Not only has Ioannidis served on the editorial board of over twenty scientific journals, but his 2005 essay "Why Most Published Research Findings Are False" was the most-viewed article in the history of the Public Library of Science, with over 3 million views.
"may be one of the most influential scientists alive." — The Atlantic