|
 |
Institutional Conflicts of Interest
Institutional conflicts of interest may arise because of an institution's
desire to improve its financial position, raise its research profile,
maintain and/or improve its reputation, or participate in technology
transfer activities. By providing resources to allow for the financial
and administrative independence of its REB, the institution should enable
its REB to avoid and manage issues related to conflict of interest in
a way that maintains public trust. The institution also respects REB decisions
and cannot overturn a negative REB decision. Without independence from
the parent organization, REBs may be seen as protecting the interests
of the institution rather than operating in the best interests of the
research subject.
|
