300102 VO Research Ethics - A hands-on approach (2015W)

1. Provide an overview of key ethical issues potentially relevant to biological research
2. Familiarize with key legislation and ethical standards in areas of :
a. research involving human subjects/human samples or genetic information both in a medical and non-medical context,
b. processing personal identifiable Information and ensure privacy of research subjects.
c. in animal testing with specific attention to the 3R principle,
d. in evironmental (biodiversity, gmo), safety- and security- (dual use, misuse) related issues,
e. fair benefit sharing in reseach involving developing countries.

Provide clear strategies on how to mitigate ethical issues in biological research.