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Description
The Outer Space Treaty governs all outer space activity but provides no ethical limits for human experimentation in space. While existing research ethics instruments like the Declaration of Helsinki and the Belmont Report can provide some ethical guidance, their traditional application fails to provide adequate guidance for the unique ethical challenges inherent to human subjects research in space. As space exploration becomes more accessible, it is critical to establish a comprehensive and uniform ethical code defining the rights and obligations of scientists and research subjects in space.
This webinar explores the differences between research conducted in space and on earth. The presenter considers potential gaps in current principles governing human subjects research ethics when applied to space research. Lastly, the presenter explores a possible solution strategy to address such gaps.
Audience
IRB Administrators, IRB Directors, IRB Members, Researchers
Meet the Presenter
Tom Salazar, JD, MS, CIP – Travis Air Force Base
Tom Salazar is the Chief Research Oversight and Compliance Officer at Travis Air Force Base in Northern California and a consultant for Pathfinder International and Solutions IRB. He has developed multiple publications on bioethics and research compliance, with topics ranging from psychedelic drugs to neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and space research.
