Research Ethics in the Health Sciences information session

The Human Research Ethics Unit is pleased to announce the following informational session to address all types of research involving human participants in the health sciences.

Faculty members, graduate students, and staff are invited to attend.

The session will include a presentation with opportunities for questions and discussion.

Topics will include:

• history and principles behind research ethics review
• procedures under Tri-council policy statement: Ethical conduct for research involving humans
• UT’s risk matrix for assessing participant vulnerability and research risk
• free and informed consent, privacy and confidentiality, conflict of interest, inclusion/exclusion criteria
• questions and discussion relating to specific projects and methods

For further information, please contact d.gyewu@utoronto.ca

Register now (UTORID needed)

The research ethics workshops are eligible for credit in the School of Graduate Studies Professional Skills (GPS) Program. Register, and for more information.