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CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXEMPTION (MEDICAL
PREDICTIVE SCIENCE CORPORATION)

WHEREAS, the University of Virginia wishes to enter into sponsored research contracts with Medical Predictive Science Corporation (MPSC), for developing systems for heart rate variability measurement and analysis; and

WHEREAS, Pamela M. Griffin, M.D., and Randall J. Moorman, M.D., have disclosed in advance their equity interests of eight percent each, in the Medical Predictive Science Corporation; and

WHEREAS, the University's entry into research agreements with Medical Predictive Science Corporation would thereby expose Drs. Griffin and Moorman to violation of the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act unless approved by the Board as permitted by §2.2-3106(C)(7) of the Code of Virginia;

RESOLVED that the conflict of interest of Pamela M. Griffin, M.D., and Randall J. Moorman, M.D., is approved by the Board of Visitors in order to permit the University to enter into agreements with Medical Predictive Science Corporation, for research funding for the development of

systems for heart rate variability measurement and monitoring; provided, as required by the law, Drs. Griffin and Moorman file the required annual disclosure statement of personal interests in Medical Predictive Science Corporation, the University files the required annual report concerning the contracts with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and the relevant department chair vigilantly oversees application of University resources in the best interests of the University and in accordance with policy.