Sep 14 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Virtual

Join us for an informative session on the ethical requirements for conducting clinical research at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver Coastal Health. This session will provide a brief overview of research ethics, key requirements, different types of ethical submissions and how to successfully apply for ethical approval. 

This workshop is part of our VCHRI Research Training Series. This series is designed to support the acquisition of advanced skills, techniques and knowledge, and lead to enhanced practices in the conduct of research.

Learning objectives

In this workshop you will learn:

  • Basics about research ethics
  • Differences between minimal risk and above minimal risk 
  • When to apply for behavioural vs clinical ethical approval  
  • Types of research ethics application forms
  • What a harmonized research ethics review is
  • Research ethics training requirements
About the speakers
Sarah Flann (MSc) is a research ethics coordinator with the UBC Clinical Research Ethics Board (CREB). Prior to joining the CREB, she worked as a research ethics administrator at Fraser Health and Adler University. Sarah has over a decade of experience managing research teams in the area of clinical neuroscience and neuroimaging.

Pia Ganz is the manager of the UBC CREB. She oversees the functioning of the CREB staff and board, monitors ethical review process standards and advises on compliance with ethics policies.

Registrants will receive information on joining the virtual event two days prior to the event date.