Contacts for Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
The Research Conflict of Interest Program is responsible for assessing and implementing management strategies for investigator financial conflicts of interest. The program also administers the university's system for outside activity and financial interest disclosure.
Contact the program at 540-231-8589 or coi@vt.edu to discuss your questions related to disclosure, conflict of interest, or conflict of commitment.
Leadership and Staff
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Bio ItemBenjamin "Ben" Evans , bio
Coordinator, Research Conflict of Interest program
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Bio ItemLisa Heckert , bio
Administrative Specialist, Research Conflict of Interest Program
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Bio ItemCristen Jandreau , bio
Director, Research Conflict of Interest program
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Bio ItemAlivia Vest , bio
Coordinator, Research Conflict of Interest Program
Additional Contact Information
There are many disclosure and conflict of interest stakeholders across the university. The Research Conflict of Interest program will connect you with the applicable stakeholder, as needed.
- Faculty should review the Office of Sponsored Program’s website, which outlines the current requirements for disclosing to federal sponsors, and contact foreigninfl@vt.edu with questions.
- Contact Procurement at procurement@vt.edu for questions about owning or working for a company related to university purchasing.
- Contact the Office of Export and Secure Research Compliance for questions about international entity collaborations.
- Salaried staff must disclose additional employment outside of the Disclosure and Management System. Staff should review Policy 4070 and contact their supervisors/Human Resources for questions about additional employment disclosure.
Research Conflict of Interest Program (MC0497)
North End Center, Suite 4120, Virginia Tech
300 Turner Street NW
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Phone: 540-231-8589
Fax Number: 540-231-0959 (Attn: RCOI)