Conflict-of-Interest Program Office, LC-COI

The Conflict of Interest (COI) Office is the principal advisor to the Laboratory community with respect to individual and organizational conflicts of interest and ethical conduct. An essential component in meriting the public's trust in all of our activities, the COI Office serves as the primary liaison for staff programmatic and other financial disclosure requirements and assists in maintaining Laboratory standards in areas that include conflicts in commitment with Laboratory duties; conflicting financial interests; endorsements; gifts and honoraria; impartiality in performing official duties; integrity in research; job seeking; misuse of position; organizational conflicts of interest in subcontracts with the Laboratory -- particularly those involving advisory and professional support services; outside activities; post-employment considerations; technology transfer; and University-industry relations.