Ethics and the IRB

CI 700 Subject & Catalog Number

Description

This course will examine the regulatory and ethical oversight of the history and evolution of ethical research codes and regulations. The role and responsibility of principal investigators will be discussed. The course will include the history of research ethics and touch upon the ethics of animal research, which often is the precursor to trials in human beings. Information about how to prepare research protocol applications and informed consent documents for clinical research will be provided. The course will also review some current and common challenges in the ethical conduct of research including, consideration of diversity and equity and inclusion, recruitment practices, vulnerable populations and topics such as AI and machine learning, genomics, and use of social media in research.  The importance of considering the perspectives of subjects and patients in clinical research will also be explored.  The course will include didactic and group work that will emphasize critical thinking and practical application of ethical considerations while developing and implementing patient-oriented research.