Bioethics and Case Studies

Application of appropriate codes, regulations, and other documents governing the ethical conduct of animal and human subject research. General concerns in using technology, systematic framework for evaluating the ethics of a clinical research protocol; Controversial issues relating to the use of human subjects in research especially those that involve children, including Phase 1 research, randomization, international research, etc. Critical elements of informed consent and strategies for implementing informed consent for clinical research. Purpose, function, and challenges of Institutional Review Boards. Human subjects participation in research protocols and their experiences.