The document presents an attendee list for an event held on February 27-28, 2020, organized by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) in Washington, DC. Attendees comprise a broad spectrum of senior administrators, directors, compliance officers, and executives from a wide range of leading research institutions, universities, medical centers, and research foundations across the United States. The roles represented include chief operating officers, vice presidents, executive directors, directors of sponsored programs and research compliance, financial managers, and legal counsel, among others.
The organizations listed reflect a diverse mix of public and private universities, specialized research institutes, medical centers, and health systems, indicating a comprehensive cross-section of the nation’s research administration and compliance leadership. The presence of committee and board members suggests a governance and policy-making focus, as well as the sharing of best practices and emerging trends in research administration, compliance, and financial stewardship. This attendee list demonstrates the event's importance as a platform for high-level dialogue and collaboration among institutions committed to advancing research integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within the research enterprise.