Research involving vulnerable populations Courtesy of Office for Human Research Protections (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).
Evolving concern: Protection for Human Subjects - Human Subject Research Training. Module 1. Courtesy of Health Resources and Services Administration (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (HRSAtube).
Belmont Report and basic ethical principals and their application - Human Subject Research Training. Module 2. -Courtesy of Health Resources and Services Administration (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (HRSAtube).
Balancing society's mandates - Human Subject Research Training. Module 3. Courtesy of Health Resources and Services Administration (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (HRSAtube).
Privacy and confidentiality in human subject research Courtesy of Medical School of University of Michigan.
Code of Federal Regulations. Title 45 Public Welfare. Department of Health and Human Services. Part 46. Protection of Human Subjects.
Subpart B. Additional Protection for Pregnant Women, Human Fetuses and Neonates Involved in Research.
Subpart D. Additional Pretections for Children Involved as Subjects in Research.
Courtesy of Northeastern University. The Office of Human Subject Research Protection.
1. Respect for Persons incorporates at least two ethical convictions: first, that individuals should be treated as autonomous agents, and second, that persons with diminished autonomy are entitled to protection. The principle of respect for persons thus divides into two separate moral requirements: the requirement to acknowledge autonomy and the requirement to protect those with diminished autonomy.
2. Beneficence - Persons are treated in an ethical manner not only by respecting their decisions and protecting them from harm, but also by making efforts to secure their well-being. Such treatment falls under the principle of beneficence. The term "beneficence" is often understood to cover acts of kindness or charity that go beyond strict obligation. In this document, beneficence is understood in a stronger sense, as an obligation. Two general rules have been formulated as complementary expressions of beneficent actions in this sense: (1) do not harm and (2) maximize possible benefits and minimize possible harms.
3. Justice - Who ought to receive the benefits of research and bear its burdens? This is a question of justice, in the sense of "fairness in distribution" or "what is deserved." An injustice occurs when some benefit to which a person is entitled is denied without good reason or when some burden is imposed unduly. Another way of conceiving the principle of justice is that equals ought to be treated equally. However, this statement requires explication. Who is equal and who is unequal? What considerations justify departure from equal distribution? Almost all commentators allow that distinctions based on experience, age, deprivation, competence, merit and position do sometimes constitute criteria justifying differential treatment for certain purposes. It is necessary, then, to explain in what respects people should be treated equally. There are several widely accepted formulations of just ways to distribute burdens and benefits. Each formulation mentions some relevant property on the basis of which burdens and benefits should be distributed. These formulations are (1) to each person an equal share, (2) to each person according to individual need, (3) to each person according to individual effort, (4) to each person according to societal contribution, and (5) to each person according to merit.
Code of Federal Regulations. Title 45 Public Welfare. Department of Health and Human Services. Part 46. Protection of Human Subjects. Courtesy of HHS.
New genetics - educational resources on genetic and its role in health research.
Genetics home reference - genetics of health conditions, genes, chromosomes, epigenome, genetic testing, and gentic variation.
Talking glossary of genetics terms - guided learning dictionary focused on genetic concepts.
DNA from beginning - interactive online portal focused on classical genetics, molecular genetics, and genetic organization and control. The site utilizes animation, image gallery, video interviews, problems, biographies, and links to explain genetic concepts.
1000 genomes: A new foundation for genetic research - 1000 Genomes Project undertakings focused on an examination of human genomic variations.
National Human Genome Research Institute Patient Resources - genetic diseases, treatment, and research.