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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Obesity Research
  • Research Ethics

Background:

  • Industry funding in research presents significant conflicts of interest, particularly when findings impact funders financially.
  • Academic researchers strive to manage these conflicts to uphold research integrity and institutional credibility.
  • This study explores industry funding in nutrition and obesity research to assess the feasibility of an advisory board for governance and conflict management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To gain insights into industry funding of nutrition and obesity research through expert stakeholder interviews.
  • To determine the feasibility of establishing a transparent process using an advisory board to govern industry funding and manage conflicts of interest.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted seven semi-structured interviews with purposively selected expert stakeholders.
  • Utilized a 16-question interview guide and distributed a summary of the advisory board concept.
  • Analyzed interview data using qualitative methods including open coding and content analysis.

Main Results:

  • Interviewees found managing industry-researcher conflicts possible yet difficult.
  • A well-designed advisory board with defined responsibilities could aid conflict management.
  • Participants emphasized the need for strict guidelines to protect research quality, reputations, and policy.

Conclusions:

  • An empowered advisory board can improve transparency and manage conflicts in industry-funded research.
  • Existing frameworks require stricter guidelines for industry-funded nutrition and obesity research.
  • A pilot study is recommended to refine the advisory board concept and develop rigorous guidelines.