James Larkin
James Larkin is a postdoctoral researcher at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), known for his examination of conflicts of interest within the pharmaceutical industry. He gained attention for obtaining a report from the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) that revealed significant non-compliance by Novo Nordisk regarding the advertising and marketing of their weight loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy.
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James Larkin was a prominent labor leader in Ireland, known for his advocacy for workers' rights.
Dublin pubs: The Royal Oak, The Yacht, Barney Kiernan’s
Ireland· 2025-10-19
Another labour connection between Liverpool and Dublin is James Larkin, who was born in the city’s Toxteth area.
The Beatles, Paddy’s Wigwam and lesser-known ties between Dublin and Liverpool – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-23
James Larkin leads the University of the Witwatersrand Rhisotope Project, which uses nuclear technology to combat rhino poaching.
Scientists use cutting edge deterrent to foil traffickers – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-08-13
James Larkin is the chief scientist of the Rhino Isotope Project at the University of Cape Town.
南非借助同位素技术打击非法盗猎犀牛 _光明网
China· 2025-08-03Professor James Larkin is the scientific leader of the Rhisotope project.
Forscher in Südafrika schützen Nashörner mit Radioaktivität
Luxembourg· 2025-08-01James Larkin is the chief scientific advisor of the Rhisotope Project.
Πώς η ραδιενέργεια θα σώσει τους ρινόκερους από λαθροθήρες
Greece· 2025-08-01James Larkin is a professor at Wits University and part of the Rhisotope Project.
South African rhino horns turned radioactive to fight poachers
United Kingdom· 2025-08-01
James Larkin is the chief scientific officer at the Rhisotope Project.
Rhino horns made radioactive to foil traffickers in South African project | Endangered speciesUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-31The ‘movements for reform’ section featured an interesting question comparing the successes of Michael Davitt and James Larkin.
A tricky paper where students were pushed to think on their feet – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-11
James Larkin is a senior postdoctoral fellow in the department of General Practice at RCSI.
Should the maker of Ozempic be funding children’s playgrounds in Ireland? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-31
James Larkin is a postdoctoral researcher in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland who examines conflicts of interest.
Maker of Ozempic and Wegovy broke advertising rules, regulator finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-30Dr James Larkin, lead author of the study and senior postdoctoral fellow at RCSI’s Department of General Practice, said research highlights the 'difficult decisions' people with chronic conditions are forced to make when facing financial strain.
People with chronic conditions forced to reduce basic living expenses to afford health costs, says study – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-03