University Letter

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April 13: Public Health Service conflict of interest education

Public Health Service (PHS) has recently revised its policy for requiring all PHS grantees or those considering submitting to PHS complete a mandatory education class. According to the new policy, all grantees must be trained in Conflict of Interest every four years. The Division of Research & Economic Development will be conducting sessions on the following dates:

  •  Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m., Memorial Union President’s Room (completed)
  • Monday, March 27, 2 p.m., Memorial Union President’s Room
  • Thursday, April 13, 11 a.m., Memorial Union President’s Room

Grantees only need to attend one of the offered sessions.

PHS agencies include:

  • National Institute of Health (NIH)
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
  • Agency for healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
  • Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
  • Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
  • Indian Health Services (IHS)
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Sessions will be presented by Barry Milavetz, Associate Vice President for Research & Economic Development