Intensive Research Ethics Retreat
Intensive Research Ethics Retreat
PRAXIS, in collaboration with The Center for Ethics in Medicine and Society and Sydney Health Ethics , offers a highly regarded Intensive Research Ethics Course that is convened by PRAXIS Directors Paul Komesaroff , Ian Kerridge and Dr Kandy White, along with a team of guest presenters that are recognised as some of Australia’s leading research ethics experts.
Course Background
This intensive course is conducted as a five day retreat and is designed to assist researchers, ethics committee members and others involved in the conduct and assessment of research to understand and clarify the issues arising in relation to research of all kinds involving human participants. It provides an opportunity for members of the research and research ethics communities to come together to discuss the issues they face and share their experiences.
The course aims to give registrants an appreciation of the philosophical and ethical issues underlying research involving human participants, an understanding of the issues relating to different research methodologies and research involving special populations and an ability to appreciate trials.
Topics Covered (note, these may vary):
- Philosophical and historical foundations of research ethics
- Problems in clinical trials
- Research in human genetics
- Research involving different cultural groups
- Qualitative research
- Consent to participation in research
- Conflicts of interest
- Confidentiality and Privacy
- Ethics committee processes and problems
- Monitoring of research
Dates & Locations
| Venue | Date | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| NSW 2023 Bowral HREC Retreat, Peppers Craigieburn. | Sunday, 26th May - Thursday, 30th May 2024 | Retreat brochure and registration details are below. |
