Responsible Conduct of Research and Related Policy Issues In addition to class attendance and participation, and as previously discussed, a 2-3 page paper is required for a passing grade in the course, “Responsible Conduct of Research and Related Policy Issues”. The paper should present a scholarly discussion of the related ethical and moral issues. Papers should not be a 2-page summary of the resource material. One paragraph should suffice to summarize the resource material and the balance of the paper should consist of your analysis and interpretation. – Selected articles (attached) Eric T. Poehlman, Ph.D., a former Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, was found to engaged in scientific misconduct in research. His research was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health. 1New York Times Magazine article: Interlandi, J. An Unwelcome Discovery. Oct 22, 2006. (http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/22/magazine/22sciencefraud.html) “Poehlman pleaded guilty to lying on a federal grant application and admitted to fabricating more than a decade’s worth of scientific data on obesity, menopause and aging… By the time Poehlman came clean, his case had grown into one of the most expansive cases of scientific fraud in U.S. history…. He was only the second scientist in the United States to face criminal prosecution for falsifying research data.”1 Resources from the DHHS Office of Research Integrity: Case Summary – Eric T. Poehlman University of Vermont College of Medicine Investigation Report U.S. District Court “SettlementAgreement and Stipulation for New Entry of Judgement”