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Albany Research Scientist Caught in Lie
Gerwin Schalk, 48, of Albany, formerly of Glenmont, New York, was brought to justice yesterday in federal court on a complaint charging him with making false statements on conflict of interest certifications submitted in connection with National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants.
According to the allegations, Schalk knowingly and repeatedly lied about, and failed to disclose, payments he was receiving from Company A, whose products he regularly purchased and used in connection with his research at the National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnologies. The complaint states that Company A has paid at least $69,856 to Schalk, from July 2013 to April 10, 2019. Additionally, in July 2017, Company A purchased a car that Schalk registered in his name.
Company A billed Health Research, Inc. approximately $260,000 for sales of neurotechnology equipment to HRI, from 2012 through January 23, 2018; Company A was principally paid from federal grant money.
The investigation is being conducted by the New York State Inspector General’s Office and the DHHS Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Barnett is prosecuting the case.
Gerwin Schalk appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart and was released pending further proceedings. If convicted, Schalk faces up to 5 years in prison on each false statement charge, up to 3 years of post-imprisonment supervised release, and a maximum $250,000 fine.
This case highlights the importance of transparency in research and the consequences of failing to disclose financial conflicts of interest.
Schalk is a research scientist employed by the New York State Department of Health (DOH) in Albany and is the deputy director of the National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnologies.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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