Dear Colleagues: On October 9 and 10, the University of Connecticut and the U.S. Office of Research Integrity are co-sponsoring a workshop entitled "Research Misconduct and the Promotion of Research Integrity". This two day conference will provide an opportunity for new Research Integrity Officers (RIOs) to develop a more thorough understanding of their role and responsibilities of institutional RIOs; achieve an enhanced understanding of the importance of responsibly managing research misconduct allegations; and gain an increased knowledge of research misconduct policies and practices. The second day of the conference will be an advanced workshop for RIOs to learn how to improve their institution's research integrity administrative system and process; and receive exposure to research integrity best practices, and quality initiatives in the institutional management of research integrity and misconduct. The agenda for this conference is shown below, and can be accessed on the web at http://oric.uchc.edu/. It will be held at the Avon Old Farms Hotel in Avon, Connecticut. Registration and hotel information may be accessed from the URL noted above, or in the information shown below. This will be an excellent opportunity for RIOs and other institutional officials to gain in depth knowledge about various aspects of the research integrity process. And, as an added attraction, the conference will be held just before the Columbus Day weekend holiday, usually the peak of southern New England's fall foliage season. With all the rain New England has been experiencing this summer, the foliage season is shaping up to be one of best in recent memory. Please pass this information on to your colleagues who might have an interest in attending. We look forward to seeing you at the conference. Sincerely, Leonard P. Paplauskas Associate Vice President for Research Administration University of Connecticut Health Center Farmington, CT _____ <http://ori.dhhs.gov/> <http://www.uchc.edu/> <http://www.uconn.edu/> * Conference Goal * Learning Objectives * Agenda for October 9 * Agenda for October 10 * Registration <http://oric.uchc.edu/images/spacer.gif> Research Misconduct and the Promotion of Research Integrity October 9, 2003 Introductory Workshop for Institutional Research Integrity Officers (RIO) October 10, 2003 Intermediate/Advanced Workshop for Research Integrity Officers (RIO): A Dialogue on Research Misconduct and the Promotion of Research Integrity among Key Stakeholders: ORI, RIO, and other Institutional Officers Location: Avon Old Farms Hotel, Avon, CT www.avonoldfarmshotel.com <http://www.avonoldfarmshotel.com/> (860) 677-1651 The Avon Old Farms Hotel is a fine Georgian Colonial Style property nestled into the historic Farmington Valley. The hotel is situated on 20 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds providing a relaxing environment. The Farmington Valley is known for many activities such as golfing at one of the lovely private or public courses, canoeing or fishing on the Farmington River, specialty and antique shopping and fine dining. The Fall is a particularly beautiful time to visit the Farmington Valley. To obtain special room rates, please refer to conference #3332 when making your reservation. Sponsors: Office of Research Integrity (ORI) University of Connecticut Health Center (UCHC), Farmington University of Connecticut (UCONN), Storrs Conference Goal: This is a two day conference on research integrity for new and experienced Research Integrity Officers (RIO). The first day (October 9, 2003) will assist new RIOs and other institutional officials in the development of an administrative system and process designed to responsibly manage research misconduct allegations at the institutional level. The second day (October 10, 2003) will address issues of research integrity for the experienced RIO such as institutional self-assessment and evaluation of research misconduct programs and processes. Participants may choose to attend both days, or just a one day conference. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will: * Have a more thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of institutional Research Integrity Officers, and Office of Research Integrity officials; * Achieve an enhanced understanding of the importance of responsibly managing research misconduct allegations; * Gain an increased knowledge of research misconduct policies and practices; * Be equipped to develop, or improve, their institution's research integrity administrative system and process; * Have exposure to research integrity best practices, and quality initiatives in the institutional management of research integrity and misconduct. Top of page Program Agenda: October 9, 2003 8:00 am Continental Breakfast 8:30 am Welcome and Introduction Philip Austin, Ph.D., President, University of Connecticut Chris Pascal, J.D., Director, Office of Research Integrity (ORI) 9:00 am What is a Research Integrity Officer? Larry Rhoades, Ph.D., Director, Division of Education and Integrity, ORI 9:30 am OHRP: Today and Tomorrow Dr. Bernard Schwetz, D.V.M., Ph.D., Acting Director, Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) 9:45 am Questions and Answers 10:00 am Break 10:15 am Developing Policies and Procedures David Wright, Ph.D., Assistant Vice-President for Research Ethics and Standards, and the University Intellectual Integrity Officer, Michigan State University Larry Rhoades, Ph.D., Director, Division of Education and Integrity, ORI Sandra L.Titus, Ph.D. Director, Intramural Research Program, ORI 11:00 am Questions and Answers 11:15 am Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct: * Notification and Reporting Requirements * Communications between ORI and Institution * Identifying PHS Issues * Securing Evidence * When to Open an Inquiry * When to Launch a Formal Investigation * Selection of Committee and Experts * Committee Charges: Differences between Inquiries and Investigations * Analyses * Testimony and Admissions * Record Keeping Panel Discussion: Moderator/Panelist: Margaret Dale, J.D., Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, and Director of the Office of Research Issues, Harvard Medical School Panelists: Alan Price, Ph.D., Director, Division of Investigative Oversight, ORI Chris Mahler, Esq., Acting Legal Advisor, Research Integrity Branch, Office of General Counsel, ORI 12:15 pm Questions and Answers 12:30 pm Lunch 1:30 pm Institutional Experiences and Perspectives on Responding to Allegations of Misconduct David Wright, Ph.D., Assistant Vice-President for Research Ethics and Standards, and the University Intellectual Integrity Officer, Michigan State University Mark Brenner, Ph.D., Vice-Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, Indiana University 2:15 pm Questions and Answers 2:30 pm Federal Oversight and Resolution * ORI Oversight * Range of Possible Administrative Actions * Voluntary Agreements * Departmental Hearings and the Role of Expert Witnesses * Standards of Evidence Chris Mahler, Esq., Acting Legal Advisor, Research Integrity Branch, Office of General Counsel, ORI Alan Price, Ph.D., Director, Division of Investigative Oversight, ORI 3:15 pm Questions and Answers 3:30 pm Break 3:45 pm Responsibilities and Obligations to Complainants and Respondents Margaret Dale, J.D., Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, and Director of the Office of Research Issues, Harvard Medical School Chris Pascal, J.D., Director, Office of Research Integrity 4:30 pm Questions and Answers 4:45 pm Institutional Experiences in Protecting Complainants and Respondents Panel Discussion: Moderator/Panelist: Margaret Dale, J.D., Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, and Director of the Office of Research Issues, Harvard Medical School Panelist: Mark Brenner, Ph.D., Vice-Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, Indiana University 5:30 pm Adjourn 6:30 pm Reception Top of page Program Agenda: October 10, 2003 8:00 am Continental Breakfast 8:30 am Welcome and Introduction Leonard P. Paplauskas, Associate Vice President for Research Administration, University of Connecticut Health Center 8:45 am Research Integrity and Continual Quality Improvement: Institutional Self-Assessment and Evaluation Panel Discussion: Moderator/Panelist: Mark S. Frankel, Ph.D., Director, Scientific Freedom, Responsibility, and Law Program, American Association for the Advancement of Science Panelists: Chris Pascal, J.D., Director, Office of Research Integrity Julie Gottlieb, Assistant Dean, Policy Coordination, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine 9:30 am Questions and Answers 10:15 am Break 10:30 am Advanced Issues Handling Allegations of Research Misconduct * Deciding Whether It's Research Misconduct or Some Other Violation of Institutional Policy * Inquiry and Investigational Committees * Responsibilities and Obligations to Complainants and Respondents * Launching a Formal Investigation * Conducting an Interview * Standard of Proof: Meeting the "Preponderance of Evidence" * Dealing with Complainants, Respondents, and Attorneys Panel Discussion: Moderator/Panelist: David Wright, Ph.D., Assistant Vice-President for Research Ethics and Standards, and the University Intellectual Integrity Officer, Michigan State University Panelist: Mark Brenner, Ph.D., Vice-Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, Indiana University 11:15 am Questions and Answers 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Mock Discussion Case Moderator: Mark S. Frankel, Ph.D., Director, Scientific Freedom, Responsibility, and Law Program, American Association for the Advancement of Science 2:15 pm Outcomes * Disclosure of Findings: To Whom? When? How? * Writing a Report: Reaching an Institutional Conclusion * Meeting the Expectations of Federal Agencies * Imposition of Sanctions/Administrative Actions * Retaliation Complaints: How to Deal with Them * Restoring the Reputation of Exonerated Respondents * Correction and Retraction of Literature * The Appeals Process Panel Discussion: Moderator/Panelist: Leonard P. Paplauskas, Associate Vice President for Research Administration, University of Connecticut Health Center Panelists: Chris Mahler, Esq., Acting Legal Advisor, Research Integrity Branch, Office of General Counsel, ORI Alan Price, Ph.D., Director, Division of Investigative Oversight, ORI 3:00 pm Break 3:15 pm Breakout Sessions A. The Interface between Institutional and Federal Policies on Data Ownership and their Impact on Investigating Research Misconduct Leonard P. Paplauskas, Associate Vice President for Research Administration, University of Connecticut Health Center Jane Comerford, J.D., M.P.H., Assistant Attorney General, University of Connecticut Health Center B. The 2002 IOM Report on Integrity: Institutional Recommendations, and Issues in Institutional Assessment and Quality Improvement Mark S. Frankel, Ph.D., Director, Scientific Freedom, Responsibility, and Law Program, American Association for the Advancement of Science Chris Pascal, J.D., Director, Office of Research Integrity Julie Gottlieb, Assistant Dean, Policy Coordination, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine Mark Brenner, Ph.D., Vice-Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, Indiana University C. Human Research Protections Bernard Schwetz, D.V.M., Ph.D., Acting Director, OHRP Shirley Hicks, R.N., Acting Director, Educational Programs, Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) D. Consulting with ORI on Research Misconduct: Legal Issues David Wright, Ph.D., Assistant Vice-President for Research Ethics and Standards, and the University Intellectual Integrity Officer, Michigan State University Chris Mahler, Esq., Acting Legal Advisor, Research Integrity Branch, Office of General Counsel, ORI Jane Comerford, J.D., Assistant Attorney General, University of Connecticut Health Center. 4:45 pm Adjourn Top of page Registration Name______________________________________________Degree____________ Title_________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ City_________________________________________________________________ State___________________________________________Zip___________________ Telephone________________________e-mail_______________________________ Registration Fee: $200.00 Please complete this form and return with the registration fee by September 15, 2003 to: Dr. Gustavo Fernandez Office of Research Compliance University of Connecticut Health Center MC-2806 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06030 (860) 679-8215 xxxxxx@nso2.uchc.edu (Please make checks payable to: The University of Connecticut Health Center) For a printer-friendly registration form, click here <http://oric.uchc.edu/pages/reg.html> For more information, please contact: Mr. Leonard Paplauskas (860 679-2413; xxxxxx@adp.uchc.edu) or Dr. Joan Caron (860 679-2845; xxxxxx@nso1.uchc.edu) ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================
