1. Navigating the University Office of Compliance
Dan Shapiro
Director, Research Compliance
Ben Bell
Assistant Director, Research Compliance
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2. What we do
Conflict of Interest in Research - situation where financial or other personal considerations compromise an individual’s professional judgment in proposing, conducting, supervising or reporting research.
University policy requires disclosure of any COIs at proposal stage
HHS Regulations Require:
Training every 4 years:
Annual disclosure:
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3. What we do (cont.)
Investigations (Help & Hotline): Confidential hotline for questions or reports (213) Research Misconduct Violations: Investigate allegations of falsification, fabrication or plagiarism in research Export Controls: Restrictions on publication and personnel (mainly on DOD awards) Fiscal Compliance, Assist with Regulatory Committees, and Training and Education
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4. Research Compliance is here to help
Office of Compliance website: Daniel Shapiro Benjamin Bell Tel. (213)
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