Soudabeh Jolaei

PhD, Research Ethics and Regulatory Specialist, Researcher and Nursing Professor

Soudabeh Jolaei

Dr. Jolaei is currently a “Research Ethics & Regulatory Specialist” at Fraser Health Authority.
She is a qualitative researcher and ethics specialist with over 25 years of experience in nursing education, research, and healthcare ethics. Dr. Jolaei’s research is mainly focused on the ethical challenges in health care, including the patient’s rights, nurses’ moral distress, medication errors, end-of-life care and and MAiD.
She has earned a Ph.D. in nursing from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran, followed by a post-doc in Bio-Medical Ethics. Dr. Jolaei is also a professor of nursing at the Center for Nursing Care Research (CNCR) in Iran, and a served as and status associate professor at Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, at the University of Toronto.
She has been on the research ethics committee of the Iran University of Medical Sciences for years.
She started her first formal Canadian position in 2014 as a Research Associate in the Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics at the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH), UBC. She continued her research work at the Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes (formerly CHEOS), and Indigenous Department at BC Women and Children’s Hospital and Research Institute.
She has been the author of several papers in peer-reviewed journals. Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=NzZBaroAAAAJ&hl=en
Dr. Jolaei earned the “Human Rights and Nursing Award” in 2011, for her work on improving patients’ rights and nursing ethics in Iran, from the University of Surrey, UK at the 13th International Nursing Ethics Conference.

All Sessions by Soudabeh Jolaei

  • 30 avril Mecredi


  • 15:35  - 16:30
    L'éthique de la recherche en contexte de recherche-création

    DESCRIPTION OF SESSION

    La recherche-création est une méthodologie de recherche particulièrement utilisée en sciences humaines et sociales (recherche en cinéma, musique, aménagement, communication, etc.). La recherche se fait en dialogue avec des participants humains, dans un contexte de création ou de co-création d'oeuvres. La recherche est souvent accompagnée d'une réflexion commune sur la démarche. En relation avec des êtres humains, les projets de recherche en recherche-création doivent obtenir une demande d'approbation éthique. Cependant, en raison du déroulement spécifique de ces recherches, l'évaluation éthique de ces projets de recherche rencontre quelques défis intéressants. Dans notre communication à deux voix (éthicien et chercheur-créateur) et dans une perspective de dialogue, nous présenterons, d'une part, les questions que se posent les CER dans leur évaluation éthique de tels projets, et d'autre part, les questions des chercheurs-créateurs face à la demande d'approbation éthique, ainsi que le travail en commun afin procéder à une approbation éthique.
    Sessions

  • Wednesday, April 30


  • 15:35  - 16:30
    From Researcher to Reviewer: Insights from the Frontlines of Ethical Research

    DESCRIPTION OF SESSION

    Transitioning from a researcher with over 25 years of experience in Iran to a Research Ethics and Regulatory Specialist in Canada has been both a personal and professional journey of growth. My path included a formative period as a researcher at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where I adapted to the Canadian research landscape and connected with scholars in the field of research ethics. This experience, combined with my background as a nursing educator and researcher, has shaped my approach to the ethical oversight of research projects. As a researcher, I navigated the complexities of designing and implementing studies in diverse healthcare settings, with a focus on ethical principles such as justice, fairness, and respect for participants. Today, as a research ethics specialist at Fraser Health, I draw on these experiences to review research proposals critically, ensuring they meet ethical guidelines and promote inclusive, socially responsible practices. My dual perspective as both a researcher and a reviewer allows me to bridge the gap between study design and ethical compliance, offering insights that enhance the rigor and fairness of research. In my current role, I encounter recurring ethical challenges, such as ensuring equitable inclusion in research and addressing power dynamics in participant recruitment. These challenges underscore the importance of balancing regulatory requirements with the practical realities of conducting research. My role involves not only evaluating proposals but also mentoring researchers, fostering dialogue, and advocating for ethical practices that reflect the diversity of our communities. Through this work, I have developed a deeper appreciation for the intersection of research and ethics. The transition from conducting studies to overseeing their ethical integrity has broadened my understanding of the critical role that research ethics administrators play in safeguarding participants and advancing knowledge. By sharing insights from the frontlines of ethical research, I aim to highlight the value of a collaborative, reflective approach to research ethics that supports both researchers and participants.
    Sessions




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