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Taking Part in Research : A new set of educational resources The Panel on Research Ethics is pleased to announce a new set of educational resources to assist current and prospective participants in their choices about taking part in research. The resources, a brochure and frequently asked questions, are available online for use by the general public, researchers, […]

The Panel on Research Ethics seeks feedback on a set of proposed changes to the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans – TCPS 2 (2014). This set of proposed revisions pertains to research involving human cells and cell lines. Written comments on the proposed changes will be accepted until January 5, 2018. All comments received […]

The University Health Network is proud to host its annual Toronto Research Management Symposium!  The Symposium comes together every year to provide educational seminars, workshops and networking opportunities. On Tuesday November 21, 2017,  5:00 PM – 9:30 PM,  we will bring Ontario Research Management Leaders to discuss The Yin & Yang of Managing Competing & Conflicting Interests in Research. VP’s, Directors, […]

CAREB-ACCER’s Virtual Research Ethics Board (vREB) has just released Case study #3, Hypertension in a First Nations Community. (The case study is provided courtesy of the Secretariat on Responsible Conduct of Research). The case study is open to CAREB-ACCER members and available for review on the CAREB-ACCER website under the professional development tab. We encourage CAREB-ACCER members across Canada […]

The CAREB-ACCER Virtual Research Ethics Board (vREB) Case 2 is now open. The case is entitled:  “Survey to determine culturally different patterns of emotional growth and stability among young adults”  The Virtual REB is a CAREB-ACCER professional development initiative that facilitates discussion on a series of research ethics case studies. While the cases presented are study overviews […]

Thank you to those of you who attended the CAREB-ACCER 2017 National Conference in Halifax. We strive to provide high quality events for our members with relevant topics, engaging speakers, and opportunities to network and share best practices with colleagues.  We would like to hear how you think we did this year. Your feedback is important, and […]

“Second case in the past year, also involving a Quebec court, resolved in favour of a Western University professor.” See article by DIANE PETERS | April 24, 2017 in University Affairs

vREB Case 1: Debrief Background: The Virtual REB is a new CAREB-ACCER professional development initiative designed to facilitate discussion on a series of research ethics case studies. These cases have been designed to highlight a range of common ethical issues typically found in human research applications. Case studies will be posted on the CAREB-ACCER website (approximately) every […]

Research-creation (RC) is an emerging field at the interface between academic research and creative activities and is defined by the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) as “research activities or approaches favouring the creation, interpretation of literary or artistic works of any kind.” Researchers in this heterogeneous field must therefore satisfy requirements of dual expertise […]

The 2017 CAREB-ACCER Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday April 29, from 11:45 to 1:15 (lunch included) at the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Please find the agenda and meeting package attached. Should you have any questions, please contact CAREB-ACCER President, Lori Walker. We hope to see you in Halifax.  Attachment:  CAREB-ACCER AGM Agenda and Meeting […]