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VCU Task Force on Corporate-Sponsored Research

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to report that the University Task Force on Corporate-Sponsored Research, formed in response to the recent media interest in certain research agreements between the University and Philip Morris, held its first meeting today. Chaired by Vice President for Research, Dr. Frank Macrina, this Task Force will be meeting in the days and weeks ahead to continue the dialogue on the nature of the relationships that the University should have with corporate sponsors of research going forward.  The members of the Task Force are identified below.

I have asked Dr. Macrina to create a website for the Task Force so members of the University and Health System Communities will be able to follow its progress.  I also have asked the Task Force to schedule a town-hall-type meeting on each campus of the University at which any member of the faculty or staff of the University or the Health System will have an opportunity to express his or her respective personal and professional views on this topic.  I encourage all who are interested in this issue to communicate with Dr. Macrina or any member of the Task Force.

I am grateful for the service of each member of the Task Force as the University continues the dialogue on this very important issue.

Best regards.

Sincerely,

Eugene P. Trani
President, Virginia Commonwealth University
June 10, 2008


Board of Visitor-Approved Corporate Research Policy and Related Policies, May 15, 2009pdf logo
Final Report of the Task Force October 1, 2008 pdf logo
Timeline for Task Force Final Report Consideration and Policy Implementation pdf logo
Task Force Members pdf logo

July 16, 2008 Town Hall Meeting - MCV Campus
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July 16 Town Hall Related comments pdf logo (7/16/08 - 7/23/08)
Summary of July 16 Town Hall meeting word logo

September 3, 2008 Town Hall Meeting - Monroe Park Campus
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September 3 Town Hall Related comments pdf logo
Summary of September 3 Town Hall meeting word logo
Revised Wood-Bromley statement pdf logo

Meeting Summaries
September 24, 2008 Task Force meeting word logo
September 10, 2008 Task Force meeting word logo
September 3, 2008 Task Force meeting word logo
June 10, 2008 Task Force meeting word logo
June 24, 2008 Task Force meeting word logo
July 8, 2008 Task Force meeting word logo
July 29, 2008 Task Force meeting word logo
August 19, 2008 Task Force meeting word logo

VCU Community Comments
Comments on Draft of Task Force Report pdf logo

VCU policies relevant to corporate sponsored research
Material Transfer and Nondisclosure Agreements
VCU Intellectual Properties Policy
Industry Sponsored Research Agreements with VCU (A Guide for Industry)
VCU Academic Rights and Responsibilities Policy pdf logo
Conflict of Interest Policy
Policy on Research Data
Outside Professional Activity Policy

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