Contacts for Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
Research Conflict of Interest Program
The Research Conflict of Interest Program is responsible for assessing and implementing management strategies for Investigator financial conflicts of interest.
The program also administers the university's system for outside activity and financial interest disclosure and is available for disclosure, conflict of interest, and conflict of commitment consultations upon request. Please call 540-231-9376 or email coi@vt.edu.
Leadership and Staff

Cristen Jandreau
Director,
Research Conflict of Interest Program
University Official for Financial Conflict of Interest (Sponsored Projects)

Quinn Steen
Senior Coordinator,
Research Conflict of Interest Program

Leslie Thornton-O'Brien
Administrative Specialist,
Research Conflict of Interest Program

Tennielle Hawkins
Coordinator, Research Conflict of Interest Program
Additional Contact Information
There are many disclosure and COI stakeholders across the university. The Research Conflict of Interest Program will connect you with the applicable stakeholder, as needed.
- Faculty should review the Office of Sponsored Program’s website, which outlines the current requirements for disclosing to federal sponsors, and contact foreigninfl@vt.edu with questions.
- Contact Procurement at procurement@vt.edu for questions about owning or working for a company related to university purchasing.
- Contact the Office of Export and Secure Research Compliance for questions about international entity collaborations.
- Salaried staff must disclose additional employment outside of the Disclosure and Management System. Staff should review Policy 4070 and contact their supervisors/Human Resources for questions about additional employment disclosure.
Address
Research Conflict of Interest Program
North End Center, Suite 4120
300 Turner Street NW
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Mail Code: 0497
Fax Number: 540-231-0959 (Attn: RCOI)