This month's Research Ethics Roundup covers the latest in right-to-try, social media data access, FDA extrapolation of drug indications, return of genetic results, and a lawsuit about USDA inspections. Read more
The world of animal welfare lost a giant last month with the passing of Bernie Rollin, PhD, “who alleviated more animal pain than anyone in history,” on November 19. The philosopher was a pioneer of veterinary ethics and a critical architect of modern animal welfare regulations. His achievements were enormous, and he will be missed. Read more
The last few years have seen a growing call across the research enterprise to increase transparency around animal research—why we do it, why it’s important, and what it has accomplished. I also wonder whether there is another layer of transparency we ought to be promoting—namely, transparency about the ethical dimensions of animal research and its oversight. Specifically, how might being more open about the ethical issues and questions that are part of the day-to-day work of those involved in animal research serve our collective goals of educating and engaging the public; increasing their understanding, trust, and support for the animal research enterprise; and reframing the public conversation? Read more
Last week, PRIM&R submitted comments in response to a request for information (RFI) on a draft report issued by the federal Working Group on Reducing Administrative Burden to Researchers for Animal Care and Use in Research. Comments on the draft report are due February 20, 2019, and we encourage you to consider submitting your own comments. The community is welcome to cite PRIM&R’s comments or borrow any of the points we make Read more
This month’s Research Ethics Roundup looks at why French authorities launched an oversight unit specific to first-in-human research, a massive study on golden retrievers and the implications for clinical research, Bioethics International’s work on improving trial transparency for phase I human subjects, and a new incentive program from the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA, APHIS) designed to improve communication between government investigators and facilities. Read more
