The panel met on Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, as Forbes was preparing a story on the long delay of the analysis of the results.

FORBES: More Questions About Vytorin Panel

The companies say the delay of the analysis was driven by the need to make sure the data were as accurate as could be, and to fix problems with the artery images Kastelein collected.

FORBES: Scientist's Misgivings With Schering-Plough