Office of Conflict of Interest

At Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM), we recognize that conflicts of interest (COI) and commitment (COC) can arise from both research and non-research endeavors. It is our mission to understand and assess how the many facets of the WCM Workforce - including their professional activities and personal interests - may interact with their engagement in research and clinical work, and general day-to-day responsibilities here at WCM. 

We are also committed to our continual monitoring of how WCM's various interests - including financial commitments, intellectual properties, and personal engagement of our officials - may give rise to institutional conflicts of interest related to our research and other activities.  

The WCM Office of Conflict of Interest (COI Office), under the charge of the Office of Research Integrity, is responsible for implementing the policies and processes related to these areas, along with partnering offices and committees across the institution. The COI Office seeks to be a resource to all individuals and units across campus as they navigate multiple responsibilities and activities, particularly related to sponsored and human subjects’ research. The goal is to manage all relationships appropriately and without bias, pursuant to the applicable institutional policies.

For more information about COI policies at WCM, federal regulation, reporting requirements, and management of conflicts, please contact us to discuss or schedule a consultation.