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NIH Sep 19, 2005 | R01
Academic Industry Relationships in Genetics
Institution: MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
FOA Number: PA-04-050
Abstract
The purpose of the proposed investigation is to explore the phenomenon of Academic-Industry Relationships (AIRs) in the life-sciences, with an emphasis in the field of genetics. This study seeks to update previous work and explore how the prevalence and magnitude of AIRs have changed over the last two decades. Qualitative data from focus groups and personal interviews with investigators in research intensive medical schools and teaching hospitals will be used to refine existing and develop new survey items and hypotheses. The quantitative data will involve an anonymous mailed survey of a random sample of up to 3,000 faculty researchers in genetics, other basic life sciences, and clinical departments. Survey responses will be analyzed to show how individual, departmental, institutional, and national policies and characteristics affect the propensity, scale, length, and type of industry affiliation, including research, consulting, licensing, equity, training, and gift relationships. Results will be disseminated through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings.
FUNDING AGENCY:
Funder:
NIHInstitute:
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCESFunding Type:
R01Project Number:
R01GM074915Start Date:
Sep 19, 2005End Date:
Aug 31, 2007PROJECT TERMS:
Biology, biotechnology, Clinical Research, Focus Groups, Genetics, health care policy, health related legal, health science profession, health science research analysis /evaluation, health science research support, human subject, Industry, Information Dissemination, interdisciplinary collaboration, Interview, Questionnaires, teacher, Training, university