Streamlining Multi-Jurisdictional Minimal Risk Research Based on the TCPS

SESSION DATE AND TIME: May 1, 2024 2:30pm EST – 3:40pm EST

SESSION DETAILS:
This session aims to foster dialogue with the research ethics community on policy and practice regarding the new alternative ethics review model for multi-jurisdictional minimal risk research. The session will begin with an overview of the single REB review model of multi-jurisdictional minimal risk research and provide further nuance on its applicability provided by the Secretariat on Responsible Conduct of Research. This will be followed by three panelists who will share their perspectives and practical experiences in applying the single REB review model outlined in the TCPS. Discussions will focus on the streamlining process, the challenges that may arise and solutions to address them, as well as any additional recommendations panelists may have that could help benefit the research ethics community in applying the single REB review model.

Session Moderator: Dr. Annabelle Cumyn (Université de Sherbrooke)

Panelists:
Hanan Abdel-Akher (Secretariat on Responsible Conduct of Research)
Julie Joza (University of Waterloo)
Guillaume Paré (Polytechnique Montréal)
Nicholas Reymond (University of Saskatchewan)

Live session link: https://soundboxpro.zoom.us/j/86126458701?pwd=NEwj220bLYQL5oMul0Kh4QwG2SUwsS.1