Examples of external influence

Many outside influences may constitute a conflict of interest, including the potential for:
 Financial gain (most prevalent):

o 43% of researchers have received gifts, discretionary funding, and/or consulting fees.

o Almost 33% of researchers have personal financial ties with industry sponsors.

 Professional recognition and promotion

 Successful acquisition of research funding: 23%–28% of academic investigators have received

funding from the industry.

 Quest for knowledge (may occur at the expense of the patient)

 Political implications (e.g., personal values, affiliation, political agenda)

Examples of external influence

Many outside influences may constitute a conflict of interest, including the potential for:
 Financial gain (most prevalent):

o 43% of researchers have received gifts, discretionary funding, and/or consulting fees.

o Almost 33% of researchers have personal financial ties with industry sponsors.

 Professional recognition and promotion

 Successful acquisition of research funding: 23%–28% of academic investigators have received

funding from the industry.

 Quest for knowledge (may occur at the expense of the patient)

 Political implications (e.g., personal values, affiliation, political agenda)

Examples of external influence

Many outside influences may constitute a conflict of interest, including the potential for:
 Financial gain (most prevalent):

o 43% of researchers have received gifts, discretionary funding, and/or consulting fees.

o Almost 33% of researchers have personal financial ties with industry sponsors.

 Professional recognition and promotion

  Successful acquisition of research funding: 23%–28% of academic investigators have received
funding from the industry.

 Quest for knowledge (may occur at the expense of the patient)

 Political implications (e.g., personal values, affiliation, political agenda)

Examples of external influence

Many outside influences may constitute a conflict of interest, including the potential for:
 Financial gain (most prevalent):

o 43% of researchers have received gifts, discretionary funding, and/or consulting fees.

o Almost 33% of researchers have personal financial ties with industry sponsors.

 Professional recognition and promotion

 Successful acquisition of research funding: 23%–28% of academic investigators have received

funding from the industry.

 Quest for knowledge (may occur at the expense of the patient)

 Political implications (e.g., personal values, affiliation, political agenda)

Examples of external influence

Many outside influences may constitute a conflict of interest, including the potential for:
 Financial gain (most prevalent):

o 43% of researchers have received gifts, discretionary funding, and/or consulting fees.

o Almost 33% of researchers have personal financial ties with industry sponsors.

 Professional recognition and promotion

 Successful acquisition of research funding: 23%–28% of academic investigators have received

funding from the industry.

 Quest for knowledge (may occur at the expense of the patient)

 Political implications (e.g., personal values, affiliation, political agenda)