Case 2: Contract for Animal Testing

A company would like to contract with a professor to conduct trials in his animal laboratory using its newly patented device. The professor is a majority owner of this company and will employ research assistants who could be graduate students. There are also plans to seek additional funds from Federal agencies. The intent is to publish the results.

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| Financial Interest, assignment of students, interpretation of results

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| The Committee will review the grant proposal to ensure that it is scientifically and fiscally sound. A Disclosure of financial interest will be made to journals when funds are sought and results submitted for The Committee or Director of Graduate Studies will review student assignments to ensure students' academic goals are being met.