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

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*       Learning Objectives
*       Agenda for October 9
*       Agenda for October 10
*       Registration

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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.

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 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
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 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
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 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)

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