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Join your colleagues at a one-and-a-half-day conference on legal issues and strategies for responding to allegations of research misconduct. Changes in regulatory policy and recent litigation regarding research misconduct have complicated the legal environment for the federal government, colleges and universities. This conference will help improve your understanding of policies, procedures and methods for responding to allegations of research misconduct and of the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved. Discussion will focus on how legal issues are shaping the way institutions and the government respond to allegations of research misconduct.

This conference brings together some of the most knowledgeable federal and institutional officials and private attorneys, all with first-hand experience in handling research misconduct allegations. Topics to be covered include the regulatory framework and interactive relationship between government and institutional policies; legal issues embedded in the inquiry; the investigation of research misconduct and the appeals process of investigating an allegation; and litigation issues.

The conference is being held at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Washington, DC. The hotel is located at 1201 K St., NW, Washington, DC, 20005, in the heart of the business district and within walking distance to all major attractions including the White House, Convention Center, MCI Center and Government Office buildings. As a guest of the hotel, you will have complimentary access to their business center and 24 hour fitness facilities. See the hotel's Web site for further details at www.FourPointsWashingtonDC.com.

For reservations call the hotel directly at 202-289-7600 or 800-325-3535. Indicate that you are part of the AAAS/ORI Meeting Room Block to receive a room rate of $169.00 per night plus tax. To receive this rate your room reservation must be made by April 29, 2001.

The hotel is located approximately 2 blocks from the Metro Center and McPherson metro stops, approximately 15 minutes (by car) from National Airport and 45 minutes from Dulles or Baltimore Washington International Airport. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle to and from National Airport on the hour. The hotel can provide you with further details. Shuttle transportation from Dulles or BWI can be arranged by calling 800-258-3826.