The School requires that all research students (PhD, ScD, ScM, and some MHS students) take a course in the responsible conduct of research. One course that fulfills this requirement is 550.860, Research Ethics, which is offered second term. Students must complete a series of self-directed online modules. This course was developed by Dr. Sharon S. Krag, former Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research. This course presents issues in the responsible conduct of research including research ethics, academic ethics, data management, data ownership, guidelines of professional conduct, research fraud, and conflict of interest, and explains federal and institutional guidelines related to research using human and animal subjects. Sessions include case studies of ethical issues involving research fraud, vulnerable subjects in research, confidentiality, the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and the Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). For more information, search for this course, using the course number, in the Course Database. |
