The integrity of scholarship and the scientific record requires that scholars and researchers uphold the highest scientific and ethical standards. Current policy and practice at the University of Miami reflect a shared commitment that the design, conduct, and reporting of scholarly activity and research will not be biased. As relationships between academic institutions and private industries become increasingly complex, the University must continually reassess the manner in which it assures that scholarly activity and research at UM are unbiased.

The Office of Research Compliance is sponsoring a series of seminars on conflicts of interest (COI) in research. The objectives of the fall sessions are to:

• Provide a refresher on the UM COI policy for sponsored research and the UM process for identifying potential COI in sponsored research;

• Review regulations proposed by the National Institutes of Health; and

• Gather feedback from the research community.

Faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to attend one of the following seminars:

• August 18: 10-11 a.m., Dominion Towers, 12th-floor conference room (Miller School of Medicine campus)

• September 7: 2-3 p.m., Clinical Research Building, Room 989 (Miller School of Medicine campus).

• September 17: 2 -3 p.m., Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science auditorium (Virginia Key campus)

• September 29: 1- 2 p.m., Flipse Building, Room 502 (Coral Gables campus)

Additional dates and locations will be announced at a later date. Please register through ULearn. For questions on the training sessions, please contact the Office of Research Education and Training at 305-243-5092 or at [email protected].

The Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery will host grand rounds on Wednesday, August 18 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, Ioannides Library, Room 2090. Keyvan Nouri, professor in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery and director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Dermatologic and Laser Surgery at the Miller School of Medicine, will present “Lasers: A Comprehensive Review.” For more information, please call 305-243-4472.

This course is designed for those providing and promoting superior customer services. It will provide you with an opportunity to align your customer service skills and techniques with best practices, as well as examine how to improve these skills within your current role. Note: This is a Series III core course for Emerging Leaders.

Miller School of Medicine campus: Wednesday, August 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155.

Coral Gables campus: Friday, August 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Max Orovitz training room.

Miller School of Medicine campus: Wednesday, August 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155.

You must complete the corresponding online CBL prior to enrolling in the course. To register for the CBL and the live session, visit ULearn and follow the instructions to log on. For more information, call 305-243-3090 or 305-284-5110.

This course provides anyone who supervises others with the basic concepts of verbal communication and focuses on active listening skills. These skills are the essential foundation for supervisory functions of delegation, feedback, and empowerment of staff.

Coral Gables campus: Wednesday, August 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Max Orovitz Building training room.

Miller School of Medicine campus: Wednesday, August 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155.

You must complete the corresponding online CBL prior to enrolling in the course. To register for the CBL and live session, visit ULearn and follow the instructions to log on. For more information, call 305-243-3090 or 305-284-5110.