Research Integrity Brown Bag Discussion Series
Fall Semester, 2006

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I Need a Data Safety Monitoring Board! What do I do Now?

Funding sources are increasingly requiring that human participant research studies include a data safety monitoring board (DSMB). This session will describe the purpose of a DSMB, when it may be required, different types of plans and configurations, and investigator experiences with establishing DSMBs.

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Responsible Publication: The Journal Editor's Perspective

Gain insight into best practices for responsible publication, as defined by journal editors. Issues such as who qualifies as an author, handling possible research misconduct in published works, and prior publication will be discussed.

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The High Stakes of Whistleblowing

Deciding whether to report research misconduct can be a risky proposition. As has been witnessed in the business community, those who do the right thing by exposing wrongdoing aren't always regarded in a favorable light. This session will discuss factors to consider when deciding what to do when one witnesses unethical acts in research.

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Maintaining Integrity in Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research

Managing studies involving researchers of different disciplines presents a number of challenges that must be considered to preserve the integrity of the study. Collaborators must be prepared to discuss and plan for managing data collection, analysis, and sharing; establishing lines of communication; determining authorship and disseminating findings. A panel of collaborative researchers will discuss their experiences with working in interdisciplinary teams.