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Nice story on our #ethics project exploring a new #organdonation perfusion technology called #NRP in the Schulich WesternU newsletter. So fortunate to be leading this project with Lorelei Lingard Marat Slessarev MD PhD and Matt Weiss. Canadian Donation and Transplant Research Program Trillium Gift of Life Network (Ontario Health) Read: schulich.uwo.ca/about/news/202…

Did you know that all major religions support saving lives through organ and tissue donation? The more Ontarians register to donate, the greater the chance to save those who are in need of a transplant. Register at BeADonor.ca

Want to learn about cluster randomized trials conducted in low- and middle-income countries? Published open access in BMJ_Open, our review of *800 trials* provides insights into their characteristics and adherence to reporting requirements. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/9/e…

Pragmatic and cluster RCTs offer opportunities for advancing research but present ethical challenges. Addressing these challenges requires multidisciplinary expertise and meaningful collaboration. Perspective by Drs. Charles Weijer and Monica Taljaard: nej.md/3AWi3m2

Dr. Charles Weijer, a professor in the Departments of Medicine and Philosophy Western University, discusses why community input is important to the design and conduct of pragmatic and cluster RCTs. Listen to the full interview: nej.md/4ekSbP4

Noting, the apparent frequency with which ethical challenges arise for statisticians

Our special issue of Research Ethics edited by Dr Kate Chatfield & Dr Hazel Partington @UCLan is out! It includes 12 open access articles focusing on the challenges of conducting research during COVID-19 and other health emergencies. journals.sagepub.com/toc/reab/20/4 #ResearchEthics

JUST PUBLISHED Are #pragmatism and #ethical protections in clinical #trials a zero-sum game? Clinical Trials Hayden Nix Schulich WesternU When all else is equal, researchers ought to adopt ethical protections that promote, rather than hinder pragmatism. READ journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17…

We report on the analysis of 37 data protection legislation in Africa and present key principles guiding personal data processing, rights of data subjects, legal grounds for cross-border data transfers. We propose strategies to enhance compliance. …alth-policy-systems.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

UKTMN could you please share? Looking for PPI contributors in child cluster trials to inform future guidance on recruitment and consent. Thanks 🙏🏻

Our research has shown that training is essential to prepare researchers for the next crisis. The PREPARED App offers bite-sized guidance & case studies to help navigate dilemmas in global crises. Download for Android & iOS ➡️ prepared-project.eu/app/ #EthicsOnTheGo #PREPAREDApp

Interested in #researchethics (or know a trainee who is)? Apply to Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics postdoctoral fellowship in clinical research ethics & regulation.Applications due 12/13 apply.interfolio.com/152729

A great team to work with, and, I hope, findings that can support changes in how we plan and do trials, as well as in the policy environment in which those trials are done. National Institute for Health and Care Research CSO(Health)Scotland Wellcome Science and Innovation at Cancer Research UK #Inclusion

Profoundly saddened by the passing of Dr. Abraham Fuks McGill University yesterday. Abe co-supervised my PhD and was a mentor and friend. I will remember his ceaseless intellectual curiosity, his personal integrity, and his generosity to students and colleagues. paperman.com/funerals/Dr-Ab…

Thank you Nature Medicine for emphasizing the strong equity elements of the revised World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki and citing the TRUST and the San Code! nature.com/articles/s4159…

New from our team: Anand Sergeant examines advance directives in dementia "If individuals with dementia are capable of valuing, their contemporary values should be respected, even when they conflict with past preferences outlined in an advance directive." onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bi…

"I want to design a #pragmatic #RCT. Should I use #cluster randomization? Is a waiver of #consent appropriate?" In J. of Medical Ethics we outline a structured approach to these #ethics and #design issues. Cory E. Goldstein Schulich WesternU John Yoo Open access: jme.bmj.com/content/early/…

How did healthcare workers experience the #COVID19 pandemic? This blog introduces two reports which share the powerful stories of struggles, fears, & unwavering dedication of health & social care workers in South Africa & in the UK. @UCLan Wits University prepared-project.eu/how-did-health…

NEW OPEN ACCESS PUBLICATION🚨J. of Medical Ethics For those involved in pragmatic trials, the use of cluster randomization merits pause and reflection: > When is it justified? > How can the risk of recruitment bias be addressed? > Is consent required? Let us answer: jme.bmj.com/content/early/…