| (a) Investigation of misconduct in science is the formal
examination and evaluation of all relevant facts to determine if misconduct
in science has occurred.
(b) All research involving Texas Health and Human Services
Commission (HHSC) services shall be conducted with a fundamental commitment
to high ethical standards regarding the conduct of scientific research.
(c) Reports of alleged misconduct in science are made
to the IRB2, which must ensure:
(1) each allegation is reviewed and investigated by
an appropriate entity in accordance with 42 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) Part 93;
(2) the investigating entity submits to the IRB2 information
documenting the disposition of each allegation; and
(3) the following are notified of confirmed incidents
of misconduct in science:
(A) the institutional review board (IRB) that approved
the research protocol; and
(B) the agency funding the research.
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