I agree with using a less confrontational or accusatory name and have
leaned toward "Ethics in Research Committee". But, the policies I've
written have never been for a standing committee, but rather an ad hoc
committee for a particular instance. Incidentally, I use the same
committee designation, etc. in our Investigator Significant Financial
Interest (conflict of interest) policy with only slight differences. In
both cases, I think the name is more positive and implies fostering good
ethics in research issues.

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