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CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXEMPTION (JKM Technologies, LLC)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXEMPTION (JKM
Technologies, LLC)

WHEREAS, the University of Virginia wishes to enter into sponsored research contracts with JKM Technologies, LLC, to test the biomechanical and physiological effects of several shoe prototypes; and

WHEREAS, D. Casey Kerrigan, M.D., has disclosed in advance her equity interests of 100 percent, in JKM Technologies, LLC; and

WHEREAS, the University's entry into research agreements with JKM Technologies, LLC, would expose Dr. Kerrigan 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 D. Casey Kerrigan, M.D., is approved by the Board of Visitors in order to permit the University to enter into agreements with JKM Technologies, LLC, for research funding for the testing of the biomechanical and physiological effects of several shoe prototypes; provided, as required by the law, Dr. Kerrigan files the required annual disclosure statement of personal interests in JKM Technologies, LLC, 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.