TAG ARCHIVES FOR vulnerable populations

14
Jan2014

Keys to Protecting Subjects in Qualitative Research

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14 Jan
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On October 24, 2013, PRIM&R hosted a webinar titled Protecting Human Subjects in Qualitative Research: Ethical Considerations for IRBs and Researchers. Julie Simpson, PhD, director of research integrity services at the University of New Hampshire led the webinar while Elisa A. Hurley, PhD, education director at PRIM&R, served as the moderator.

simpson_julieFollowing the webinar, we connected with Dr. Simpson, and she kindly answered a few more questions that came in from webinar participants, exclusively for Ampersand.

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12
Sep2013

Exploring the world of the “professional” research subject

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12 Sep
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by Elisa A. Hurley, PhD, Education Director

 The portrayal of research in popular media can offer considerable insight. To reflect on some of the lessons offered, PRIM&R staff have spent the summer reading and watching books, movies, and television shows that have generated conversation and debate around issues related to research ethics. Over the next several weeks, they will share their reflections here, so join us as [...] Read more

9
May2013

Just how vulnerable are we? Just how are we vulnerable?

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9 May
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by Dahron Johnson

Dahron Johnson has worked as the Chaplain for HighPoint Hospice in Gallatin, TN, as well as serving two and a half years as an Association for Clinical Pastoral Education chaplain resident and intern at the Department of Veterans Affairs' Tennessee Valley Health System’s Nashville campus. He continues to serve at the latter as a community member on the IRB, and is involved with other area ethics roundtables.<[...] Read more

15
Feb2013

Research as a tool for understanding gun violence

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15 Feb
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by Julie Fine, Legal Specialist, Legal Division, Pfizer Inc. (Please note: The views presented here are my own and do not reflect positions or policies of Pfizer.)

In the weeks following the 2012 Advancing Ethical Research Conference, what has lingered with me most has been the keynote speech on mental illness and stigma by Elyn Saks, JD, PhD. She discussed how [...] Read more

4
Feb2013

Reflections on my 2012 AER Conference experience

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4 Feb
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by Royell Sullivan, Institutional Review Board (IRB) Education Specialist at the New York University (NYU) School of Medicine 

2011 was my first time attending PRIM&R’s annual Advancing Ethical Research (AER) Conference, and I have to admit, I was a tad bit lost. I had this feeling that the information was just over my head. Attending the conference for the second time this past December, however, let [...] Read more