Many high profile government enforcement actions of alleged research misconduct, especially with respect to foreign interference in research, have made headlines over the last several years. Given the high stakes nature of these actions, including serious criminal sanctions, the importance of understanding and mitigating the risks to colleges and universities cannot be overstated. Counsel are called upon to create robust compliance and training programs, and to navigate very delicate waters with law enforcement and government regulators. Join us for a two-hour webinar, in which two veteran NACUA members will walk us through these issues, offering information about the legal risks and practical advice to help you develop appropriate protocols and effectively manage any potential conflicts of interest or other issues that arise.
During this webinar, the speakers will address:
- History of foreign interference in research and current activity
- What are we likely to see from the Justice Department moving forward?
- How to balance the need for continued cross-border scientific collaboration with the perceived risks of doing so
- Steps to formulate a solid compliance program
- How to train (and keep training) your campus constituents
- Conducting an effective investigation with outside assistance
- Relationships with federal enforcement officials
Who Should Attend?
This webinar will be of interest to in-house and outside counsel to colleges and universities, sponsored research and export controls professionals, and others with responsibility for research operations.