Course on Human Research Protections

in Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences

 

Agenda

Thursday, May 29, 2003

 

Distribution of Materials

9:30     Coffee

 

Introduction and Background: Framing the Course

10:00   Opening Comments, Orientation to Course, and Map of Day - Felice Levine

 

Understanding Key Concepts and Ethical Guidance in Human Subjects Protection 

10:15  The Development and Role of Guidelines

A.   Research Conduct and the History and Ethical Underpinnings of Human Subjects Protections (including Professional Codes) - Joan Sieber

B.   Overview of Federal Regulations   -George Pospisil

C.   HIPAA - Karen Hegtvedt

 

11:00  Key Concepts in Human Research Protections

A.     Informed Consent - Lou Penner

B.     Risk/Benefit Analysis - Felice Levine

C.     Confidentiality - Joan Sieber

 

12:00   Brown Bag Lunch and Break-Out Discussion

 

Putting Human Research Protections into Practice in Behavioral Research

1:00    Dynamics and Demands of Various Research Contexts

A.     Field Studies and Cross-Cultural Research - Marjorie Speers

B.      Surveys - Cross-sectional and Longitudinal  - Lou Penner

C.     Internet Research - Joan Sieber

                       

2:00     Human Research Protections in Experimental Research

A.  Issues in Lab and Field Experiments - Karen Hegtvedt

            B.  Preparation of Protocols - Bobbie Spellman

 

2:45     Break  

 

3:00     Challenging Issues in Psychological Sciences

A.     Human Subjects and Third Parties - Paula Skedsvold

B.     What and When of Disclosure - Bobbie Spellman

C.     Research on Special Populations - Marjorie Speers

 

3:45     Student Research in Courses & Independent Projects: Teaching & Training -   Felice Levine and Paula Skedsvold

 

4:15     Break

 

Comprehending the IRB Process and the Role of Review

4:30     IRBs at Work

A.     IRB Flexibility - George Pospisil

B.     Interacting with IRBs - Karen Hegtvedt

 

5:15     Open Discussion of Dilemmas and Questions - Felice Levine

 

5:30     Adjourn