The goal of the informed consent process is to ensure that the research participant is treated with respect and human dignity. This is achieved by safeguarding and advocating for the participant's ...

The assent form should be written to be easily understood by the target population, use language that the subject can understand as clearly as possible. A downloadable example of an sample assent ...

TakePART-NW (P atients a nd R esearch T ogether-Northwest) is a research program. TakePART-NW aims to improve human health by developing better methods to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases such as ...

For multi-site research, generally the prime awardee is considered the responsible party and must ensure compliance with the posting requirement. The informed consent form must be posted on the ...

The family of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cells were collected from her body and used for medical research without her consent in 1951, is seeking justice for their relative ...

Erisa Mwaka, Lyn Horn, Researchers' Perspectives on Informed Consent and Ethical Review of Biobank Research in South Africa, Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics: An International ...

So you may be surprised to learn using leftover samples for research purposes without your consent is permitted in most parts of Australia, and elsewhere. However, it’s only allowed under ...