What types of conflicts are of greatest concern?
Conflicts relating to human subjects research undergo the greatest level of scrutiny because of the need to protect the subjects. Financial interests could influence the way in which a conflicted individual enrolls subjects, obtains consent, or analyzes data; such biased performance could have implications for the safety of the study subjects as well for the conclusions drawn from the study, e.g., the efficacy of a particular treatment. It is therefore essential that Mount Sinai take measures to ensure that such conflicts are eliminated or appropriately managed.
