What happens if the IRC determines that a conflict of interest exists?
If the IRC determines that the disclosed financial interests constitute a real or perceived conflict of interest, they will recommend actions designed to eliminate, reduce, or manage the conflict. In some instances, the IRC may simply recommend disclosing the interest in all presentations, abstracts and publications. Depending on the facts, the IRC may also recommend other measures such as divestiture of all equity interest in the sponsor or elimination of any consulting arrangement with the sponsor. In some cases, the IRC may attempt to mediate the conflict of interest situation by recommending changes in financial arrangements to protect the interests of the University, or implementing some form of faculty accountability for research by monitoring and oversight.
If the Independent Review Committee (IRC) determines that the disclosed financial interests constitute a real or perceived conflict of interest, they will recommend actions designed to eliminate, reduce, or manage the conflict of interest. In some instances, the IRC may simply recommend disclosing the interest in all presentations, abstracts and publications. Depending on the facts, the IRC may also recommend other measures such as divestiture of all equity interest in the sponsor or elimination of any consulting arrangement with the sponsor or other entity. In some cases, the IRC may attempt to mediate the conflict of interest situation by recommending changes in financial arrangements to protect the interests of UCSD, or implementing some form of faculty accountability for research by monitoring and oversight.
