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CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXEMPTION (AVIR, LLC)

WHEREAS, the University of Virginia wishes to enter into a sponsored research contract with AVIR, LLC, to further research on remote chemical sensors; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Gabriel Laufer has disclosed in advance that his equity interests in AVIR, LLC, exceed three percent; and

WHEREAS, the University of Virginia's entry into a research agreement with AVIR, LLC, would thereby expose Mr. Laufer 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 Mr. Gabriel Laufer is approved by the Board of Visitors in order to permit the University to enter into an agreement with AVIR, LLC, for research funding to investigate remote chemical sensing; provided, as required by the law, Mr. Laufer files the required annual disclosure statement of personal interests in AVIR, LLC, the University files the required annual report concerning the contracts with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and the dean and department chair vigilantly oversee application of University resources in the best interests of the University and in accordance with policy.