What happens if the CIRC determines that a conflict of interest exists?
If the CIRC determines that the disclosed financial interests constitute a real or perceived conflict of interest they will try to identify one or more measures designed to eliminate, reduce, or manage the conflict so that the research can be accepted. Their recommendations are forwarded to the Vice Chancellor for Research, to whom they are advisory. It is important to realize that the fact that an Investigator has a financial interest in the sponsor or a significant financial interest that may be affected by the outcome of the research does not automatically mean that the research cannot be conducted.
