SESSION KEYWORDS: Responsible Conduct of Research, Research Ethics, Equity-focused outcomes, Intersecting accountabilities, Community impact

SESSION ABSTRACT

Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research co-exist as interdependent elements within the human research ethics ecosystem. The balance of power, authority and autonomy between and among these two institutional and human research ecosystem elements are frequently topics of focus that guide, inform and influence how these functions are designed, resourced and ultimately function within institutions engaged in human research activity. Drawing on the role that relationships play within the human research ecosystem this workshop session will discuss the intersection of research ethics and the responsible conduct of research and pragmatic approaches to managing the REB oversight and accountability responsibilities through use of an enhanced principle-based decision-making framework, accountabilities concept and interactive case-based discussion. This session builds on the pre-conference workshop session from the 2023 CAREB-ACCER conference and will apply anti-racism and anti-oppression practices grounded in equity-focused outcomes. In this interactive case-scenario based workshop session we will discuss and apply: (1) a human research ethics and responsible conduct of research institutional accountability triad model; (2) a principle-based knowledge to action decision-making framework; and (3) a principle-based accountability concept in providing pragmatic approaches to managing the REB oversight and accountability responsibilities at the intersection of research ethics and the responsible conduct of research. Session Details For Attendees: This is an interactive session that will use various virtual interactive participatory modalities. Although not required to gain benefit, attendees will benefit most from this session as active participants, contributing to engagement prompts and questions and the idea board activities. Resources and work products from the session will be made available to attendees to make use of within their own institutions and for their continued learning, use and knowledge sharing. Session Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, attendees should be able to: 1. Identify how, why and when compliance related scenarios should involve the REB. 2. Determine when and how to involve additional interested parties (internal and external to the institution) within the research ethics compliance process; and 3. Identify and explore strategies for addressing common challenges faced by REBs and Research Ethics Administrators in the face of compliance issues

SESSION KEYWORDS: Responsible Conduct of Research, Research Ethics, Equity-focused outcomes, Intersecting accountabilities, Community impact

SESSION ABSTRACT

Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research co-exist as interdependent elements within the human research ethics ecosystem. The balance of power, authority and autonomy between and among these two institutional and human research ecosystem elements are frequently topics of focus that guide, inform and influence how these functions are designed, resourced and ultimately function within institutions engaged in human research activity. Drawing on the role that relationships play within the human research ecosystem this workshop session will discuss the intersection of research ethics and the responsible conduct of research and pragmatic approaches to managing the REB oversight and accountability responsibilities through use of an enhanced principle-based decision-making framework, accountabilities concept and interactive case-based discussion. This session builds on the pre-conference workshop session from the 2023 CAREB-ACCER conference and will apply anti-racism and anti-oppression practices grounded in equity-focused outcomes. In this interactive case-scenario based workshop session we will discuss and apply: (1) a human research ethics and responsible conduct of research institutional accountability triad model; (2) a principle-based knowledge to action decision-making framework; and (3) a principle-based accountability concept in providing pragmatic approaches to managing the REB oversight and accountability responsibilities at the intersection of research ethics and the responsible conduct of research. Session Details For Attendees: This is an interactive session that will use various virtual interactive participatory modalities. Although not required to gain benefit, attendees will benefit most from this session as active participants, contributing to engagement prompts and questions and the idea board activities. Resources and work products from the session will be made available to attendees to make use of within their own institutions and for their continued learning, use and knowledge sharing. Session Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, attendees should be able to: 1. Identify how, why and when compliance related scenarios should involve the REB. 2. Determine when and how to involve additional interested parties (internal and external to the institution) within the research ethics compliance process; and 3. Identify and explore strategies for addressing common challenges faced by REBs and Research Ethics Administrators in the face of compliance issues