Board of Visitors minutes October 5, 2000 | ||
4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXEMPTION
(Adopted September 7, 2000)
WHEREAS, the School of Medicine wishes to enter into a sponsored research contract with EluSys Therapeutics, Inc., for developing technology for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C; and
WHEREAS, Ronald P. Taylor, Ph.D., has disclosed in advance his equity interests of 3.3 percent in EluSys Therapeutics, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the University's entry into a research agreement with EluSys Therapeutics, Inc., would thereby expose Mr. Taylor to violation of the Virginia Conflicts of Interests Act unless approved by the Board as permitted by §2.1-639.6(c) (7) of the Code of Virginia;
RESOLVED that the conflict of interest of Ronald P. Taylor, Ph.D., is approved by the Board of Visitors in order to permit the University to enter into an agreement with EluSys Therapeutics, Inc., for research funding for the development of technology for the treatment of Hepatitis C; provided, as required by the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act, Mr. Taylor files the required annual disclosure statement of personal interests in EluSys Therapeutics Inc., the University files the required annual report concerning the contract 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.
Board of Visitors minutes October 5, 2000 | ||