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This article summarizes the April 5–6, 2002 conference on Conflict of Interest and Its Significance in Science and Medicine. Several themes are identified and addressed, including the globalization of science, the widespread presence of conflicts, the increased interest and involvement in conflict of interest by a number of organizations, the difference between academic research and research conducted by industry, and the tension between science and medicine. At the heart of the matter lies objectivity in research and the need for transparency to ensure objectivity. Several future activities were discussed, including the need to share specific examples of how conflict has been managed, and the need for behavioral research to provide a sound empirical understanding of the best ways to provide informed consent for research subjects.
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Baldwin, W. Conflict of interest and its significance in science and medicine Warsaw, Poland, 5–6 April, 2002. SCI ENG ETHICS 8, 469–475 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11948-002-0069-3
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11948-002-0069-3