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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Dillard University Research Support Workshop: “Use of Human Subjects in Research”


Sponsored by the Dillard University Office of Undergraduate Research

March 3, 2011
11:00 a.m. - 12 Noon
PSB 131 & 135

This workshop covers the historical events, ethical principles, and guidelines that led to legislation designed to: ensure the safety, welfare, and privacy of human volunteers in research; establishes the role of the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs); and defines the responsibilities of faculty and student researchers in the protection of human subjects in research. Included will be a discussion on the Dillard IRB process.


The workshop is open to Dillard students interested in understanding the ethics and practice of involving human subjects in research activities. The information should be of special interest to students currently engaged in or about to begin research. Students intending to participate in the Undergraduate Research and Creative Works Competition on April 7, 2011 are especially encouraged to attend. Faculty and staff are welcome to attend.


Who Should Attend: Students interested in the conduct, sponsorship and oversight of research involving human subjects. Interested faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Lynn Y.R. Strong
Director, Undergraduate Research
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Dillard University
Professional Schools Bldg., Rm. 250
2601 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122
Tel: 504-816-4446
Fax: 504-816-4313
lstrong@dillard.edu
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