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Research Ethics Highlight: Justice and Fair Subject Selection in Drug Development Trials

Today’s Research Ethics Highlight blog highlights a recent publication co-authored by HRPP’s new Quality Control Analyst, Brittany Acors, and her colleague at Johns Hopkins, Emily Peugh. The study explored how often BMI or weight metrics were included in the eligibility criteria for drug development clinical trials.1 The ethical analysis considered what effect those eligibility restrictions […]

Summer Student Researchers – Update

It’s officially that time of year again—the summer brings a shift in focus to research experiences for many students at VCU. Whether they’re working in labs, conducting surveys and interviews, or analyzing data from health records, students benefit from these hands-on learning experiences.  Professors and PIs who are bringing students in on a research project […]

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Volume 016: March 2024 HRPP Newsletter

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