Investigators must disclose financial interests under PHS regulations (42 CFR 50 Subpart F) and 21 CFR 54. IRB members must recuse themselves from reviewing studies in which they have a conflicting interest.
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Glossary Term
Conflict of Interest (COI)
Clinical Operations
Also known as: COI, financial conflict of interest, FCOI
A financial, professional, or personal interest that could bias an investigator's or IRB member's judgment in conducting or reviewing research.
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