Virginia Tech recently received a $50 million gift from the Red Gates Foundation for Health Sciences research expansion. In light of recent news about research fraud prosecuted by the Department of Justice, it is crucial for the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute to implement robust research integrity policies.
Here are five key steps that the institute can take to address research fraud:
1.  develop and implement a clear research integrity policy,
2.  establish written procedures,
3.  provide comprehensive training on research integrity,
4.  form a research integrity committee, and
5.  encourage the reporting of suspected misconduct.

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