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Featured Member Profile: Alicia Cook

2012-03-08T17:48:00.004-05:00

Welcome to another installment of our featured member profile where we will continue to introduce you to more of our members—individuals who work to advance ethical research on a daily basis. Please...

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Sharing My Knowledge: Informed Consent Across Borders

2012-03-07T12:04:00.001-05:00

by Amal Matar, 2010 Pillars of PRIM&R Award Recipient As a relatively young, Middle Eastern woman, who has only taken baby steps in the field of research ethics, I was surprised to be named the...

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If IOM report suggests chimpanzees are not necessary in research, will their use become a thing of the past?

2012-02-29T14:40:00.002-05:00

by Andrew N Rowan, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of The Humane Society of the United States, PRIM&R Board Member, 1985-2010 The use of chimpanzees in invasive experiments has been a...

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WHO publishes standards for human subjects research

2012-02-27T11:21:00.001-05:00

by Avery Avrakotos, Education and Policy Coordinator When not serving as a member of the faculty at PRIM&R’s Advancing Ethical Research Conference, Nancy Kass, ScD, deputy director for public...

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“Science Times” synthesis

2012-02-24T16:38:00.002-05:00

If your sweet tooth is wishing those Valentine’s Day chocolates had lasted just a little bit longer, there is good news for you in this week’s “Science Times” synthesis! This week’s round-up is...

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Solutions in Budgeting: An IRB Process

2012-02-22T13:01:00.000-05:00

by Mindy Reeter It’s that time again. No, not tax time, but institutional review board (IRB) budget-writing time! My university’s fiscal year begins July 1, and preparation always starts early. As...

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Connecting with PRIM&R’s support

2012-02-16T16:51:00.000-05:00

by Susie Hoffman I’m writing to tell you about one of PRIM&R’s little-known membership benefits: PRIM&R Regional Connections. I first took advantage of this benefit in 2007 to convene the...

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'Science Times' synthesis

2012-02-09T14:15:00.000-05:00

Can you believe that February is already here? As the months of winter continue to fly by, let’s take a moment to see the latest happenings in the world of research in this week’s ‘Science Times’...

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More fun than Disney? Being a blogger at the 2011 AER Conference

2012-02-08T12:35:00.006-05:00

Dawnett Watkins was a member of the PRIM&R Blog Squad at the 2011 Advancing Ethical Research Conference. In the post below, she reflects on her experience. It’s the middle of winter (if you can...

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What do PRIM&R members think about payment, coercion, and undue influence?

2012-01-31T12:18:00.000-05:00

by Emily A. Largent and Alan Wertheimer, PhD How do institutional review board (IRB) members and human research protections professionals think about the relationship between payment, coercion, and...

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Eleven from ’11: The posts that continue to affect our daily work

2012-01-27T13:20:00.004-05:00

by Avery Avrakotos, Education and Policy Coordinator Professionals engaged in the protection of human and animal subjects felt the tides of change in 2011: The Department of Health and Human...

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Embracing ethics: My experience at the 2009 AER Conference

2012-01-26T16:38:00.001-05:00

Oluyemisi Akinwande, a 2009 Advancing Ethical Research Conference scholar, remarks on what she learned at the conference, and shares updates on how her experiences have influenced her work at home in...

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Gratitude and growth: As the IRB evolves, PRIM&R’s there to help educate our members

2012-01-12T10:27:00.001-05:00

PRIM&R is pleased to bring you a post from Mindy Reeter, a member of the PRIM&R Blog Squad at the 2011 Advancing Ethical Research Conference. The PRIM&R Blog Squad is composed of...

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New year, new beginnings: PRIM&R and the IRB Forum

2012-01-10T16:16:00.001-05:00

By Kimberly Hensle Lowrance, Managing Director The New Year is a time for new beginnings, and at PRIM&R, that idea is especially true. We marked the start of 2012 by moving across town and are...

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My take-home message

2012-01-10T10:56:00.001-05:00

PRIM&R is pleased to bring you a post from Dawnett Watkins, a member of the PRIM&R Blog Squad at the 2011 Advancing Ethical Research Conference. The PRIM&R Blog Squad is composed of...

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'Science Times' synthesis

2012-01-05T11:45:00.000-05:00

What will 2012 bring us in research news? Only time will tell! For now, we’ve provided a glimpse of New Year headlines. As always, don’t forget to leave your comments. We are eager to hear your...

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A glimpse into the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues

2012-01-03T11:05:00.000-05:00

Could the Bioethics Commission’s criteria for ethical study design become central to an IRB’s deliberation?

2011-12-29T15:26:00.000-05:00

By Elisa Hurley, PhD, Education Director at PRIM&R In its December 15 report, the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues (the Commission) makes 14 recommendations to improve...

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'Science Times' synthesis

2011-12-23T13:14:00.000-05:00

As revelers across the country gear up for the holidays, the federal government remained busy with two major reports released this week. The first, published by the Institute of Medicine, is already...

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What constitutes a prisoner in research?

2011-12-20T15:04:00.000-05:00

Featured Member Profile: Judith-Samans-Dunn

2011-12-15T15:05:00.000-05:00

Alternative Models of IRB Review

2011-12-13T16:25:00.000-05:00

By Amy Davis, JD, MPH, Senior Director for Publications and Programs at PRIM&R There was a lot of talk about alternative models of institutional review board (IRB) review at PRIM&R’s 2011...

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"Science Times" synthesis

2011-12-07T22:10:00.000-05:00

After the commemoration of World AIDS Day last week, it’s encouraging to hear that researchers have found renewed hope and inspiration in the search for a cure. In this week's "Science Times"...

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Can't we all just get along?

2011-12-06T10:18:00.000-05:00

PRIM&R is pleased to bring you a post from the third day of the 2011 Advancing Ethical Research Conference and the PRIM&R Blog Squad. The PRIM&R Blog Squad is composed of PRIM&R...

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One topic, many views: The ANPRM

2011-12-03T21:33:00.000-05:00

PRIM&R is pleased to bring you a live post from the second day of the 2011 Advancing Ethical Research Conference and the PRIM&R Blog Squad. The PRIM&R Blog Squad is composed of PRIM&R...

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