NATIONAL HUMAN SUBJECT PROTECTIONS WORKSHOPS NIH GUIDE, Volume 25, Number 3, February 9, 1996 P.T. 42 Keywords: Human Subjects Policy National Institutes of Health Food and Drug Administration The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are continuing to sponsor a series of workshops on responsibilities of researchers, Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), and institutional officials for the protection of human subjects in research. The workshops are open to everyone with an interest in research involving human subjects. The meetings should be of special interest to those persons currently serving or about to begin serving as a member of an IRB. Issues discussed at these workshops are relevant to all other Public Health Service agencies. The current schedule includes the following: DATES: April 11-12, 1996 TITLE: The Ends of the Spectrum: From Children to Geriatrics LOCATION: Emory Conference Center Hotel, Emory University Campus, Atlanta, GA SPONSORS: Emory University, Atlanta, GA; Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA; Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA; Wesley Woods Geriatric Center, Atlanta, GA; Department of Veterans Affairs, Atlanta, GA REGISTRATION Continuing Medical Education Emory University School of Medicine 1440 Clifton Road, N.E. 107 WHSCAB Atlanta, GA 30322 Telephone: (404) 727-5965 FAX: (404) 727-5667 REGISTRATION FEE: $195 DESCRIPTION: "The Ends of the Spectrum: Child and Geriatric Research" is a seminar designed for researchers, physicians, Institutional Review Board members, psychologists, students, and research administrators. The program is open to anyone interested in human subject research. Acknowledged leaders in the field will present lectures, and breakout sessions will be provided on both days. There will be ample time for discussion and exchange of ideas. Learning objectives include: (a) To identify issues of concern regarding the protection of human subjects in research of children and geriatric subjects; (b) To explore a broad range of contemporary scientific, ethical, regulatory and legal issues relating to biomedical and behavioral research involving human subjects; (c) To discuss and clarify regulations and institutional requirements governing the conduct of research; and (d) To heighten the awareness to specifics related to both ends of the spectrum. INQUIRIES For further information regarding these workshops or future NIH/FDA National Human Subject Protections Workshops, contact: Ms. Darlene Marie Ross Office for Protection from Research Risks National Institutes of Health 6100 Executive Boulevard, Suite 3B01 Rockville, MD 20892-7507 Telephone: (301) 496-8101 x233 FAX: (301) 402-0527 Email: RossD@od6100m1.od.nih.gov .
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