Of Citizen Science, Ethics, and IRBs – the view from Science Online
I had the wonderful opportunity to co-moderate two sessions at this past week’s Science Online “unconference” in Raleigh, affectionately known as #scio13. Sessions are proposed and moderated by volunteers, and there is a broad range of attendees, leading to rich discussion…and lots of fun. There were three sessions devoted to different aspects of Citizen [...]
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A Clinical Trial and Suicide Leave Many Questions: Part 4: The University of Minnesota’s Response
January 8th, 2013 |
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In earlier posts, we’ve looked at issues of consent, investigator responsibilities, and conflicts of interest on the case of Dan Markingson’s suicide while participating in a clinical trial of anti-psychotics at the University of Minnesota. This time, we turn to the University’s response. Not surprisingly, the University has claimed it has no responsibility for any [...]
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