MANAGING BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH LABS Release Date: June 12, 1998 P.T. Office of Research Integrity The first national Conference on the Management of Biomedical Research Laboratories will be held October 1-3 at the University of Arizona, co-sponsored by the University and the Office of Research Integrity (ORI), to give veteran, new and prospective laboratory directors, research administrators, postdocs, and graduate students an opportunity to exchange views on a subject that is vital to the advancement of biomedical science, the career of scientists, and research integrity. Seven topics will be addressed during the conference--the role of laboratory director, mentoring, managing the research agenda, quality control, data management, collaborative research, and assigning credit for productivity. Because of its exploratory nature, the conference format has been designed to encourage an exchange of views. Presentations on each topic will be followed by extended open discussion and summary sessions. Sixteen researchers or research administrators from 15 institutions in 12 states will make presentations. "Learning to be a lab director appears to be largely a trial and error experience," Chris Pascal, ORI Acting Director, said. "There is little formal training, guidance, or technical assistance available." ORI expects the conference to provide the basis for developing educational modules, a handbook, a course, or a training workshop. A conference banquet will be held at the White Stallion Ranch, a scenic guest ranch outside of Tucson. The agenda and speakers are listed on two web pages: http://w3.arizona.edu/~uaextend/conferen/biomedlab98/ or http://ori.dhhs.gov. Registration is $295 before September 1; $350 after September 1. Full time students, $150. INQUIRIES For more information contact: Noah Lopez University of Arizona Extended University P.O. Box 21058 Tucson, AZ 85721-0158 Telephone: (520) 626-9060 FAX: (520) 621-3269 email: noahl@u.arizona.edu
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