Seminar Series: 2005
The INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ETHICS SEMINAR SERIES
FALL SEMESTER 2005
The past two decades have witnessed a tremendous increase in international collaborative research in Africa; the scientific community has found itself coming face to face with a growing number of ethical questions about its obligations when conducting research in the developing world and especially in Africa with its serious burden of disease and poverty. Whilst Africa appears to be quite an attractive place to conduct research for scientists, it presents many challenges when it comes to the application of the “universal ethical principles”. There are important issues that need to be understood by individuals and groups conducting research in Africa, both about the societies and about ethical questions and dilemmas.
Paul Ndebele, an Assistant Visiting Professor in the Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences will present several seminars about some of these important issues. In his seminars, he will suggest alternative views to these challenges and attempt to suggest the way forward as a way of presenting an African voice to international discussions on the ethical conduct of research in developing countries.
Thursday, September 29: Reviewing and Conducting Multi-Nation and Industry Sponsored Research: The Challenges for African Institutions and Countries
Thursday, October 6: The Problem of “False Confidence” in Microbicide Trials in Zimbabwe and Lessons Learned from Microbicide Trails Elsewhere
Friday, October 7: Health Research Oversight in Zimbabwe: Responding to International Developments and Current Challenges in Human Research Including Preparedness for HIV Vaccine Research Trials.
Friday, November 4: Ethical Challenges in Antiretroviral Therapy and HIV Vaccine Trials in Limited Resource Settings
Friday, November 18: Talking Informed Consent in Africa: Broadening the Concept of the “Person” and the Involvement of Others in Informed Consent
Friday, December 9: Undue Inducement and Coercion in Medical Research in Africa: How Relevant is the right to withdraw?
MSU’s presence in Africa has grown tremendously over the past decade through the involvement of various MSU faculty, staff and students in international research, study abroad and other health related programs. The International Research Ethics Seminar Series will deal with issues that need to be appreciated by individuals involved in various international programs. The seminar series are open to all individuals with an interest in International Research and Research Ethics including Investigators, IRB members, IRB staff, undergraduates, postgraduate students and others. Refreshments will be served.
For more information regarding the seminars contact Ndebele@msu.edu or call (517).355.7550.
For information regarding The Center and its programs, visit http://bioethics.msu.edu
Series Sponsors: Fogarty Program in International Research Ethics
Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences
Questions or comments? Please contact Tom Tomlinson.
