Kubokata, who did her Ph. D. at Waseda University, has been accused of scientific misconduct by RIKEN concerning her publications on a simplified procedure for iPS cell generation. As announced by the president of Waseda University, there will be a grace period allowing for resubmission of the thesis due to defects in guidance and review processes at the level of the university
Nikkei Biotech news release, Oct. 7, 2014
Waseda University to examine retraction of doctoral degree of Haruko Kobokata