Healthy Skepticism Library item: 3437

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Publication type: Journal Article

Hoppin ME.
A university perspective on pharmaceutical and industry support of research.
Am J Clin Nutr 1987 Jul; 46:(1):

Abstract:

Industry support for university-based research has increased by 38% between 1980 and 1985. Observations and cautions surrounding this relationship are offered. These relate to matters of conflict of interest, publication rights, fulfilment of expectations, costs, and legal agreements. Administrators and faculty are urged to formalize agreements that assure openness, fiscal soundness, and appropriate legal protections. Contracts, signed by the appropriate institutional officials, prevent trouble and exist for mutual benefit. Negotiating and executing contracts requires patience and understanding and an attitude of goodwill and flexibility that respects and tolerates the existing, and usually cumbersome, bureaucracies in each entity.

Keywords:
*analysis/United States/clinical trials/relationship with pharmaceutical industry/publication rights/legal issues/REGULATIONS, CODES, GUIDELINES: ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS/SPONSORSHIP: RESEARCH Contract Services/economics Contract Services/organization & administration* Drug Industry* Financial Management* Humans Research Support/economics* United States Universities/economics Universities/organization & administration*