Proceedings of the Board of Regents (1999-2000)

March Meeting, 2000

Research Agreement between the University of Michigan and Oak Ridge
National Laboratory
On a motion by Regent Deitch, seconded by Regent Maynard, the Regents
unanimously approved a research agreement between the University of Michigan and
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, involving collaboration with Dr. Steve Lindberg of
Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Because Dr. Lindberg also holds an adjunct professor
appointment at the University of Michigan, this agreement falls under the state of
Michigan Conflict of Interest Statute. The following information is provided in
compliance with statutory requirements.
1. Parties to the agreement are the University of Michigan and Oak Ridge
National Laboratory.
2. Under the project, a total subcontract of approximately $247,880 is anticipated
to cover the period of September 1, 1999 through August 31, 2002. The terms
of the proposed agreement are acceptable and conform to University policy.
3. Dr. Lindberg's appointment at the University of Michigan runs through
August 31, 2000, and is without compensation.
Research Agreement between the University of Michigan and Western Michigan
University
On a motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Horning, the Regents
unanimously approved a research agreement between the University of Michigan and
Western Michigan University that involves a subcontract to Western Michigan
University to support the collaborative activities of Drs. David Karowe and Steve
Bertman of Western Michigan University. Because Drs. Karowe and Bertman also
have adjunct appointments at the University of Michigan, this agreement falls under the
state of Michigan Conflict of Interest Statute. The following information is provided in
compliance with statutory requirements:
1. Parties to the agreement are the University of Michigan and Western Michigan
University.
2. Under the project a total subcontract of approximately $972,842 is anticipated
to cover the period of July 1, 1999, to June 30, 2001. The terms of the
proposed agreement are acceptable and conform to University policy.
3. The adjunct appointments of Drs. Karowe and Bertman at the University of
Michigan are unrelated to their involvement with this subcontract.
License Agreement between the University of Michigan and Rubicon Genomics, Inc.
Regent Maynard moved approval of a license agreement between the University of
Michigan and Rubicon Genomics, Inc. Regent White seconded the motion. Regent
Deitch stated that he would recuse himself from voting due to a conflict of interest. The
vote was then taken and the motion was approved, with six in favor, none opposed, and
one abstention.
Because John Langmore (a current University of Michigan employee) and Vladimir
Makarov (a former University of Michigan employee) are also owners of Rubicon
Genomics, Inc., this agreement falls under the state of Michigan Conflict of Interest
Statute. The following information is provided in compliance with statutory requirements:

254