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Overview
July 12, 2024, marks the 50th anniversary of the National Research Act, a landmark legislation catalyzed by the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study. This Act revolutionized research ethics, establishing federal rules to protect human participants and giving rise to the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research. Join OHRP for this commemorative event as they reflect on the Act’s legacy, celebrate the evolving role of research participants, and contemplate the future of scientific advancements and ethical research practices.
Session Agenda
- What Followed the National Research Act (12:15–12:50 p.m. ET)
- This session delves into the aftermath of the National Research Act, exploring its impact and subsequent developments in research ethics.
- From Research Subject to Research Partner (12:50–1:45 p.m. ET)
- Fifty years post the National Research Act, we recognize the transformative shift from viewing individuals merely as research “subjects” to integral research partners.
- Contemplating the Future (1:45–2:30 p.m. ET)
- Speakers will discuss the future landscape of scientific advancements, the challenges to human research protection, and strategies for maintaining public trust in research.
Join OHRP for this insightful journey through the past, present, and future of research ethics. For livestream access and more information, visit the event page.
Please note that an external entity hosts these events.
