A JUNIOR doctor who allowed false research to be published during a ‘disastrous chapter’ in her career will find out next week if she can practise again.

Gemima Doolub, who worked at the John Radcliffe Hospital, was suspended for 12 months in 2016 by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service for her dishonesty.

In February and March 2013 she had submitted papers and research to two cardiology journals which contained incorrect data and falsely named two of her colleagues as co-authors.

In its judgement, the Manchester tribunals service stated: “You fabricated data and falsely cited distinguished doctors to achieve publications that would enhance your career.

“In doing this you risked reputational damage to Colleague A, Colleague B and Oxford University for your own gain.

“Furthermore there was a small but real potential for patient harm ... if other doctors had relied upon your conclusions from false data.”

Dr Doolub’s paper explored the injection of a compound called adenosine into the heart to treat blocked capillaries after a heart attack.

She named the two colleagues, a clinical research fellow at the JR and a consultant cardiologist at Oxford University Hospitals, as co-authors.

She also claimed the research had been conducted as a double-blind study - a crucial method to prevent bias when using placebo drugs - when she knew it had not.

The service found her misconduct ‘particularly serious’ because the dishonesty was worsened when she tried to cover her tracks.

It added that her behaviour fell ‘seriously below expected standards’ and would ‘undermine public confidence in the medical profession’.

Mr Christopher Kemp, representing Dr Doolub, said the events from late 2012 to early 2013 were a ‘disastrous chapter’ in her early career.

It was noted that she had demonstrated genuine remorse and according to JR colleagues was otherwise a skilled and honest medic.

Dr Doolub is suspended until March 11 and a hearing next Friday will determine her fitness to practise.