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Active Research Protocols |
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| Research protocols (RPs) are essential component
of the research discipline and documentation of RERF. A proposed
research protocol is reviewed by the Research Protocol Review Committee
and Human Investigation Committee, and if necessary, by the Ethics
Committee for Genome Research and Committee on Biological Samples,
and finally approved by the Executive Committee. Through such procedures
for internal and external scientific review, this system provides
assurance of scientific relevance and guards against the exploitation
of human subjects, and ensures that high standards of ethics and
privacy are met. Acceptance of a research protocol proposing a new
investigation ensures that a consensus has been obtained and that
the work will be continued as planned or until modified by subsequent
agreement. Scientific review by the RERF staff, and often by outside consultants or authoritative bodies, permits examination of the purpose of each new proposal in relation to current scientific needs for information and the special resources of the institution. It also enables the staff to consider the proposed methodology and the logistic implications of the effort in relation to existing programs. Research protocols are categorized by research program. A few research protocols are called platform protocols because they involve larger, long-lasting programs. Titles of active RPs, linked to their summaries, can be found under their respective program categories. Please select a highlighted category below. |
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