Thank you for contacting us to share your concerns or information regarding harassment or other potential violations of the
SMBE Code of Conduct during SMBE 26.
SMBE is dedicated to providing all members with a safe, hospitable, and productive environment. Accordingly, SMBE prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment (including among members, volunteers, and
staff) in all Society activities, including events (online or in person), journal correspondence, social media, etc). Behaviour that undermines the integrity of intellectual discourse is an impediment to scientific progress and will not be tolerated. Unacceptable treatment of others includes (but is not limited to) harassment, stalking, belittling, discrimination, bullying or intimidation, assault, trolling,
and retaliation (see above link for descriptions). Any misconduct on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, physical appearance, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, or other descriptive categories will not be tolerated.
ANONYMITY: If you wish to remain anonymous, skip the questions about your identity and contact information. Note that this will make it impossible for us to follow up with you, so please try to give as thorough and detailed information as possible.
CONFIDENTIALITY: If you wish for the complaint to remain confidential, you may indicate so below. This means we may contact you for verification or further information (if you indicate your permission below), but we will not name you to the person you are reporting unless you provide explicit permission.
If you prefer not to fill out the form, you may also contact the Safe SMBE Officer, Paula Brantner, directly at
safeconferences@gmail.com or +1 202.688.7297 (phone or text). Paula is available virtually during SMBE 26 to further discuss your report and potential next steps.