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       Methods for managing, reducing, or eliminating conflicts 
        of interest (cont):  
      
        - Resignation of the researcher from management/board 
          positions or other relationships that create a conflict
 
        - Disqualification of the researcher from 
          participating in the research project that is affected by the financial 
          interests
 
        - Exclusion of a researcher with an interest 
          in a company from the decision-making process in negotiating contracts 
          between the company and an institution
 
         
       
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