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USF Research-related Conflict of Interests

USF Research-related Conflict of Interests. New Online COI Process Conflict of Interest Policy- recent changes. New Online COI Process. Why online process is better than a paper submission process for the investigators ? Time efficiency Simplicity and user-friendliness

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USF Research-related Conflict of Interests

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  1. USF Research-related Conflict of Interests • New Online COI Process • Conflict of Interest Policy- recent changes

  2. New Online COI Process • Why online process is better than a paper submission process for the investigators ? • Time efficiency • Simplicity and user-friendliness • Transparency in the review process

  3. New Online COI Process Continued • Why online submission is better for the institution? • Substantial increase in the compliance rate • Transparency • One stop-shop for easy reporting • Eliminates the need to store paper records • Saves the trees!

  4. New Online COI Process Continued • Who needs to disclose online? • Principal Investigator all study team members who are responsible for the design-conduct-reporting of the research project • Research includes: human subjects research, basic research and animal research

  5. New Online COI Process Continued • When should the investigator disclose? • When submitting a study for approval by review committees such as IRB, IACUC , etc. • When submitting a grant application to federal agencies such as NSF, NIH, AHA, etc. • Prior to commencing any type of research • Within 30 days from when the previously disclosed interests has changed • Within 30 days from new interests are acquired

  6. New Online COI Process • How to access the online site? • Applications for Research Compliance (ARC) site https://arc.research.usf.edu/Prod • For any questions about e-submission Reach the ARC Help Desk at 813-974-2880 or by email at eCOI@research.usf.edu

  7. USF Policy 0-309 Recent Changes Policy- 0-309: Individual Conflicts of Interest in USF System Research Project, (revised version recently promulgated) • Applies to ALL types of research whether sponsored or not, human subjects research, animal research, basic science research • Applies to ALL the investigators who work on a USF System Research Project

  8. USF Policy 0-309 Recent Changes Continued • Applies to sub-contractors in limited situations • Nepotism in Research must be identified and managed, (no prohibition, but must be managed and adjustments be made to reporting lines if needed!) • Monitoring: a process to ensure management plans are being adhered to by the investigator

  9. USF DRICConflicts of Interest in Research Any Questions? Contact Information • Camille McWhirter , J.D. cmcwhirt@health.usf.edu 813-974-6676 Vinita Witanachchi, J.D., - vwitanachchi@research.usf.edu 813-974-5478 • For Technical or System Questions: Reach the ARC Help Desk at 813-974-2880 or by email at eCOI@research.usf.edu

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