The ITHS interview series is meant to shine a deserving spotlight on individuals who are doing critical but sometimes invisible work across the vast spectrum of translational science. In this installment, we sat down for a conversation with the expert consultants who make up the...
ITHS established its Research Bioethics Consultation Service more than a decade ago, but recent developments are setting the stage for broader national leadership and growth. Learn about the consultation process, how researchers have benefited from these consultations and how this new team makes valuable connections on a...
The Clinical Research Ethics Consultation Collaborative receives recognition for their publication in the American Journal of Bioethics. Bioethics consultations have become a routine part of clinical medicine. But in in medical research, the system of review and oversight for clinical trials relies primarily on Institutional...
Academic medical researchers traditionally relied on institutional review boards (IRBs) to provide guidance on bioethical issues in their studies. However, IRBs typically give guidance only during the pre-study regulatory review, whereas many researchers need advice on ethical challenges encountered while actually conducting the research. To address...