Biomedical innovation in academic institutions: mitigating conflict of interest

As universities and research hospitals move increasingly toward translational research and encouragement of entrepreneurship, more attention must be paid to management of conflicts of interest (COIs) if the public trust is to be maintained. Here, we describe COI policies at two institutions that aim...

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Published in:Science translational medicine 2011-09, Vol.3 (100), p.100cm26-100cm26
Main Authors: Nelsen, Lita L, Bierer, Barbara E
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biomedical Research - legislation & jurisprudence
Biomedical Research - organization & administration
Conflict of Interest
Universities - legislation & jurisprudence
Universities - organization & administration
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Summary:As universities and research hospitals move increasingly toward translational research and encouragement of entrepreneurship, more attention must be paid to management of conflicts of interest (COIs) if the public trust is to be maintained. Here, we describe COI policies at two institutions that aim to structure an academic environment that encourages innovation while protecting academic values.
ISSN:1946-6234
1946-6242
DOI:10.1126/scitranslmed.3002184