Research Ethics and Responsible Conduct of Research

Catalog description

This course explores a variety of ethical and related issues that arise in the conduct of medical research. Topics include human subjects and medical research, informed consent, ethics of research design, confidentiality, diversity in medical research, international research, relationships with industry, publication and authorship, conflict of interest, scientific integrity and misconduct, intellectual property and technology transfer, and social and ethical implications of genetic technologies and research. The course is designed to meet and exceed the NIH requirement for training in Responsible Conduct of Research. Prerequisite: None. Credits:2.