Scientific Misconduct – The High Cost of Competition
It ought to be an oxymoron. After all, researchers are expected to be scrupulous in their application of the scientific method to the question at hand. According to NSF’s Science…
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Multiple Pathways for Conflict of Interest Management
As the effective date approaches for implementation of the new PHS regulations, some institutions are still defining their processes for disclosure and certification. Among the most robust processes are those…
Reshaping Public Perceptions of Conflict of Interest
Among the topics discussed at the UIDP meeting last month were public perceptions relating to university researchers that engage in external activities or hold external financial interests. There is a…
Conflict of Interest – Beyond Current PHS Responsibilities
There have been significant discussions around implementation of the new regulations, following passage of the final rule in August last year. Institutions have been evaluating their disclosure and review processes,…
Responsibility of Applicants for Promoting Objectivity in Research
DHHS recently published their changes to the regulations concerning management of conflict of interest where PHS funding is involved. These changes can be readily accounted for using configurations within the…
Managing Conflict of Interest with Respects to Intellectual Property
There have been some questions recently regarding obligations to identify and manage potential conflict of interest with respect to intellectual property, and what that means for both conflict of interest…