I understand that a conflict of interest refers to a financial or non-financial relationship that could influence, or appear to influence, the extent to which the research that will be presented during this pre-congress session was conducted in an impartial and objective way. Disclosure represents a commitment to transparency and does not necessarily indicate a bias.
It is particularly important to consider the funding sources for the research to be presented and for the session as a whole. Funding by any organization whose products can harm health or a for-profit company advocating for increased use of their health products or services should be declared, including where funding is via a third-party organization such as a foundation.
I recognize that if we fail to declare a conflict of interest while submitting this application, our pre-congress session can be withdrawn by IHEA at any stage.