Research Ethics
A course to explore the fundamental principles of ethics and medical ethics, and most specifically research ethics.
Details
When? Thursday 23 January 2025, 09:00 to 13:00
Where? Online via Zoom
CPD Approved This event is approved for CPD
Overview
Where clinical and laboratory research dictates the need to involve human subjects, clinical samples and/or patient-identifiable data, there is generally a need to seek and obtain a favourable opinion from a research ethics committee. This is particularly important for research involving drug trials, medical devices (including CE/UKCA labelled products), DNA analyses, exposure to radiation, etc, The process is not always intuitive, and neither is it always entirely straightforward, frequently leading to delays in obtaining necessary opinions before commencing practical research. Being aware of how ethics committees operate will prove helpful to potential applicants.
Course content
This course will be delivered using the Zoom meeting and training platform. During an event lasting three and a half hours (allowing for a comfort break) the fundamental principles of ethics and medical ethics, and most specifically research ethics, will be explored, drawing upon relevant examples and providing practical guidance on the process of seeking and applying for an ethical opinion. Opportunities will exist to ask questions and seek further information form the course tutor.
Who is the course for?
This half-day training course will be of particular interest to practitioners working in research involving human subjects (including access to their health records), carers, healthy volunteers, and clinical samples (e.g. body fluids and tissues, but also including medical images, etc) and subject-identifiable data.
Course Tutor
Lindsay Murray is a graduate microbiologist, Chartered Scientist, Chartered Biologist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, with something closing on 40 years of practical experience in clinical and laboratory sciences. He is currently employed at The University of Edinburgh's College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, where he delivers training to medical under-graduates and others from a range of professional backgrounds, and is a Chair or other member of numerous research local and national ethics committees.
Certification and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
A certificate of attendance will be provided after the event.We evaluate all of our training events, to make sure that we maintain a high quality of training.
This event has been approved by the Royal Society of Biology for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 12 CPD points.
Fees
Members - £55 + VAT
Non-members - £110 + VATGet in touch with training@rsb.org.uk to access these rates:
- Members of Member Organisations, SCAS members - £82.50 + VAT
- Non-members who have completed a membership application and made payment - £55 + 20% VAT.
Contact
For further information about the course please contact Emily Lunn, training and registers officer, at training@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3447.Special requirements
If you have accessibility requirements, please let us know during your booking, and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.Refunds
Unfortunately, the Royal Society of Biology is unable to offer refunds on training courses that have been attended. We do, of course, welcome and encourage any feedback from a course and will continue to improve the services we offer.
Terms and Conditions
By booking to attend this event, you are confirming you have agreed to the RSB's Terms and Conditions which can be found here.Code of Conduct
By its Royal Charter, the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) has the powers to promote, establish and support standards of professional skill and conduct. The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the pipeline. We proactively promote a culture of inclusivity within our discipline and the broader STEM community. It is vital at any RSB event or meeting, that everyone attending is free from any form of harassment or discrimination, feels comfortable and safe, and has the opportunity for an enjoyable experience.