In the rapidly evolving fields of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science, maintaining the highest standards of research integrity is essential. As a department committed to advancing knowledge and innovation, the Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Department at UAB places a strong emphasis on ethical research practices and the responsible conduct of research. Research integrity is the cornerstone of scientific advancement and involves conducting research in a manner that is honest, transparent, and ethical. It encompasses adherence to established protocols, rigorous methodology, and accurate reporting of results. Upholding research integrity ensures the credibility of our findings and the trust of the scientific community and the public.

The Department of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham aspires to set and maintain the highest standards of research ethics. We consistently strive to ensure that we maintain integrity in our research efforts and support our faculty with the following resources: 

iThenticate

The increased integrity of the scientific community is of utmost importance and benefits us all as scientists and taxpayers. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that we follow standard best practices when presenting data in grant applications. For plagiarism, it is strongly encouraged all text be passed through the iThenticate software (www.uab.edu/ithenticate).

Research Misconduct

Research misconduct as defined by the Federal Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is the "fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results." For more information about research misconduct, click the link here. 

Responsible Conduct of Research 

UAB is strongly committed to preserving research integrity. Ethical conduct is a fundamental expectation for every UAB community member, and it is critical to our research mission. For more information, click here.