Investigational drugs and biologics are tested and characterized during and after administration to humans in clinical trials.  Therefore the human subjects that volunteer for these trials should be treated appropriately and their safety should be the primary consideration of all involved in the design and conduct of these trials.  Personal ethics are at the very foundation of our decision-making.  The historical ethical principles that have been put in place to protect human subject rights should be the moral compass to guide all involved.  This course describes that role that ethics plays in protecting human subjects and the design of ethically sound trials.  The course will also enhance awareness around emerging trends to he considered in the future.

Topics include:
      ·          Ethical documents
      ·          Equipoise
      ·          Making ethical decisions
      ·          Emerging trends in clinical research