Huron COI Instructions Page
This is intended to provide step-by-step instruction to grants administrators and investigators for various Huron COI processes. Below you can find instructions for the most common issues we have been contacted about. Why is my project on Compliance Hold? How do I submit a Disclosure Profile for the first time? How do I update a […]
FAQs for Huron COI, Platform for Research Financial Conflict of Interest Disclosures
BU’s research financial conflicts of interest disclosure site (Huron COI) went live in March 2023. We are unable to accept or process disclosures outside of the Huron system. Below you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions and instructions to common processes. General FAQs These cover general topics applicable to all audiences. If you have a […]
Huron COI to Replace SharePoint FCOI Disclosure System
BU’s SharePoint site for Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosures retires this spring and transitions to Huron COI. The switch to Huron COI should improve user experience and the disclosure process for investigators. BU researchers who work with animals will already be familiar with Huron from the IACUC and AOps modules. What’s new On the new […]
Victoria Carlo-Carson
Determining if Your Project is Covered Research
Use the information below to determine whether your project is covered research based on whether you are following Public Health Service regulations. Research Funded at Boston University, following PHS regulations Research Funded at Boston University, not following PHS regulations Key Contacts
Financial Conflicts of Interest
Financial conflicts of interest (FCOI) in research may occur when outside financial interests compromise, or have the appearance of compromising, the professional judgment of a researcher when designing, conducting, or reporting research. FCOIs are not inherently bad and do not always lead to biased behavior. Review the policies and information below to become familiar with […]
Faculty Review Committee on Research Financial Conflicts of Interest
The Faculty Review Committee on Research Financial Conflicts of Interest meets monthly to review investigator disclosures with a potential financial conflict of interest and advises the Associate Vice President for Research Compliance on whether a financial conflict of interest exists and, if so, what restrictions or conditions should be imposed to eliminate, reduce, or manage the […]
Financial Conflicts of Interest Training
Who needs training Training is required (once every four years) for all those involved in the design, conduct, or reporting of Public Health Service (PHS) and/or Department of Energy (DOE) funded research at Boston University. When to train Once every four years while engaged in PHS-funded and/or DOE-funded research. Where to train The training is hosted […]
Ethics & Compliance
Everything you need to know about ethics and compliance at Boston University, including the laws […]
Sarah Porter
Ms. Porter joined BU Research Compliance in January 2016 and is currently responsible for the development and oversight of BU’s Export Control and Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research programs. Prior to joining BU, Ms. Porter worked as an associate trial attorney. Ms. Porter graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a Bachelor of […]