TAG ARCHIVES FOR animal research

7
Mar2014

When it comes to the welfare of sentient beings, you can’t muddle: An interview with John Gluck

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7 Mar
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by Avery Avrakotos, education and policy manager

John Gluck, PhD, is among the esteemed keynote speakers for the 2014 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Conference, which is being held April 2-3, in Denver, CO. Conference attendees can look forward to his keynote address, titled Facing the Morally Perilous World of Animal Research, on Wednesday, April 2.

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7
Feb2014

Research Ethics Roundup: A new paradigm for animal research, budget recovery, and more

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7 Feb
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by Meryn Robinson, education and membership services
 
Trying to stay toasty and stave off the arctic chills that keep blowing through the United States? Grab a mug of something warm and dig into some of the research ethics news that is making headlines this month.
 
 
A New Paradigm for Animal [...] Read more

27
Jan2014

Research Ethics Roundup: A fiscal year review of 2013, proposed revisions to the Common Rule, and more

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27 Jan
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By Meryn Robinson, Educational Programs and Membership Services

While we’re already three weeks into the New Year, I hope that you’ll consider adding one more resolution to your list: keeping up with Research Ethics Roundup! This year, and always, we commit to sharing timely and relevant stories related to research ethics and oversight with our loyal readers. As you read along, please don’t hesitate to comment on the pieces that interest you. We would love to hear your thoughts!

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9
Aug2013

Research Ethics Roundup: New restrictions on the research use of animals in Italy, NIH considers validating key results, and more

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by Maeve Luthin, JD, Professional Development Manager

In recent days, much has been happening in the research world, both within the US and abroad. Travel around the world from the comfort of your own desk with this edition of Research Ethics Roundup!

Detachment: How Can Scientists Act Ethically When They Are Studying the Victims of Tragedy, such as the Romanian Orphans? [...] Read more