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Scientific Integrity Award

The award was established by the School of Medicine Recognitions Committee on behalf of the Dean to recognize faculty who have made significant contributions to the promotion of scientific integrity at Emory.

2022 Winner Spotlight

Jeremy Boss Microbiology and Immunology

“For over ten years, both the University and the School of Medicine have benefited enormously from Dr. Boss’s commitment to scientific integrity and his dedication to ensuring that review of research misconduct allegations is thorough, informed, and scientifically valid. Despite his many professional obligations, he has given selflessly of his time and expertise - often on very short notice - to assist in the initial evaluation of the allegations and evidence, which is often painstakingly detailed and time-consuming; to advise on strategic approaches to data sequestration, image analysis, and communication with scientific journals; and to identify and support the recruitment of appropriate SOM faculty to serve on inquiry and investigation committees.”

Jeremy Boss headshot

Awardees

2022



Nomination Process

One faculty member may be honored with the Scientific Integrity Award annually. 

Deadline

Nominations will be accepted through July 8, 2022. 

Eligibility

All faculty with a primary appointment in the EUSOM. 

Nominations

Faculty will be nominated jointly by the EUSOM Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs Administration, and the Director of the Emory University Office of Research Integrity and Compliance. The nominee is expected to have demonstrated an outstanding level of sustained contribution to the promotion of scientific integrity. Examples of outstanding contributions in the promotion of scientific integrity may include: 

  • Engagement in efforts to heighten awareness in the EUSOM community of the importance of scientific integrity to the missions of EUSOM. 

  • Participation in the development and delivery of training programs and or in the mentoring of learners and junior scientists with respect to the conduct of research with integrity.

  • Service on ad hoc faculty committees charged with reviewing allegations of research misconduct against a member of the Emory community.  Service as chair of such committees is especially valued.

  • Service as an expert advisor to the EUSOM or Emory University in matters relating to scientific integrity and research misconduct.

  • Initiation of innovative approaches to promoting principles of scientific integrity locally, regionally, nationally, or internationally.

  • Contribution to academic literature and discourse on matters relating to scientific integrity and research misconduct.

Submission

The nomination letter will be submitted directly to the Office of Faculty Academic Affairs and Professional Development at somfde@emory.edu. 

Decision

Will be made by the School of Medicine Recognitions Committee and approved by the Dean.

Award

Recipients of the Emory School of Medicine Scientific Integrity Award will be announced and honored during the annual Celebration of Faculty Eminenace. 

Questions should be directed to the Office of Faculty Academic Affairs and Professional Development at somfde@emory.edu.