La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) is committed to upholding the highest standards of scientific rigor in research. This institution is committed to fostering an environment that promotes research integrity and the responsible conduct of research, discourages Research Misconduct, and deals promptly with Allegations or Evidence of possible Research Misconduct.

The enterprise of scientific research relies upon trust and confidence in the integrity of the scientific process by both the scientific community and the public at large. Unethical behavior represents a breach of confidence among scientists that is central to the advancement of knowledge. It also undermines the confidence that the public must have in the reliability of science. For these reasons, LJI considers misconduct in science a betrayal of fundamental scientific principles and shall deal with all instances of possible misconduct firmly and fairly.