Utafiti Wellness Research Association
EVIDENCE TO ACTION
EVIDENCE TO ACTION
Master the ethical principles, regulatory frameworks, and practical applications essential for responsible health research conduct.
Research ethics is the foundation of credible, trustworthy health research. This 5-week intensive masterclass equips researchers, students, ethics committee members, and health professionals with the knowledge and skills to conduct research ethically, navigate IRB processes, and protect participant welfare.
Participants will explore key ethical principles, historical context, regulatory requirements, vulnerable population protections, informed consent processes, data privacy, and ethical dilemmas in health research — with practical case studies from African health research contexts.
Autonomy, informed consent, protection of vulnerable populations
Maximize benefits, minimize harms, risk-benefit assessment
Fair distribution of research burdens and benefits
Historical context (Nuremberg, Tuskegee, Willowbrook), Belmont Report principles, and the evolution of ethical frameworks.
Elements of informed consent, capacity assessment, assent, consent waivers, and special considerations for vulnerable groups.
IRB composition, review levels (exempt, expedited, full), submission requirements, and international guidelines (CIOMS, ICH-GCP).
Data protection laws, anonymization, breach protocols, and meaningful community involvement in research.
Case studies in health research ethics, handling misconduct, authorship ethics, and conflict of interest.
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