A Conference for Scholars Interested in Research on Research Integrity: Policy Studies, Behavioral Analysis, Law, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Education, Biomedical Sciences, Information Science, and other related areas.

Examples of research themes to be addressed –
• Impact of the research environment on research integrity
• Authorship and publication practices
• IRB roles, ideals, and problems
• Research integrity and medical students
• Role of mentoring
• RCR and training programs

More conference information can be found at the Office of Research Integrity's website.

For further information about the research conference program please contact:
Mary D. Scheetz, Ph.D. - ORI Consultant
mscheetz@osophs.dhhs.gov

Ana Marušic, MD, PhD, Zagreb, Croatia

Dr Marušic is a former president of the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) - a dynamic virtual organization whose trajectory is documented on their web page-and presently Vice President of the Council of Science Editors. As editor of the Croatian Medical Journal, Dr. Marušic has been instrumental in implementing an approach to peer review that serves to mentor young scientists, helping to create a critical mass of researchers in her region who publish successfully. She publishes widely, not only within her medical specialty, but also on issues relating to medical publishing and education and research on research integrity. She is the Editor in Chief of the Croatian Medical Journal http://www.cmj.hr/

Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
888-237-8772 ext 7828
or 727-724-7725
105 North Bayshore Drive
Safety Harbor, Florida 34695
http://www.safetyharborspa.com/

The room rate is $84 plus 12% tax. The group rate is available until the October 30, 2006 cut off date. Reservations requested after the cut off date will be quoted at the available market rate. Please identify yourself as belonging to the ORI meeting.

A resort charge of $12.00 per room, per day, includes the use of the Business Center, Unlimited Local, 800 and credit card calls in room, admission to the Spa and Fitness center, men’s and women’s locker rooms with private lockers, terry robes and slippers, grooming amenities, cardiovascular and weight training studios, complimentary exercise classes, co-ed indoor pool, outdoor water exercise / lap pool, steam, sauna and whirlpools, complimentary herbal tea, recreation, including volleyball, basketball, daytime tennis court play, daily coffee, incoming faxes and complimentary local newspaper.

11/1/06 UPDATE: The Safety Harbor Resort & Spa has very few rooms still available to reserve. Below are some nearby hotels to consider as alternatives when making your arrangements to attend the conference:

Fairfield Inn & Suites Clearwater Bayside
3070 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida 33759
Phone: 727-724-6223
http://marriott.com/property/factsheet/tpacr

Radisson Hotel Clearwater Central
20967 US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, Florida 33765
Phone: 727-799-1181
http://www.radisson.com/clearwaterfl_central

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
2580 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida 33765
Phone: 1-800-972-3356
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/clwhs?_requestid=175643

Courtyard Tampa Oldsmar
4014 Tampa Road
Oldsmar, Florida 34677-3655
Phone: 813-925-8887
http://marriott.com/property/factsheet/tpaol

Transportation:
Tampa International Airport is the closest airport. From the airport you can catch the Super Shuttle for approximately $20. No reservation is needed. A taxi ride is approximately $40. If you choose to take the Super Shuttle back to the airport, a reservation is needed. You may make a reservation online at www.supershuttle.com, or calling 1-800-282-6817.

Please notify the CPD Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.

Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity.