Research Ethics in the Health Sciences Info Session – Nov 3, 2026
Session Description
November 3 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
The Human Research Ethics Unit is pleased to invite you to this informational session to address all types of research involving human participants in the health sciences. Faculty members, graduate students, and staff are invited to attend. Workshops will include a presentation with opportunities for questions and discussion. Topics will include:
- History and principles behind research ethics review
- Procedures under Tri-council policy statement: Ethical conduct for research involving humans
- U of T’s risk matrix for assessing participant vulnerability and research risk
- Free & informed consent, privacy & confidentiality, conflict of interest, inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Questions and discussion relating to specific projects and methods
Learning Objectives
- History and principles behind research ethics review
- Procedures under Tri-council policy statement: Ethical conduct for research involving humans
- U of T’s risk matrix for assessing participant vulnerability and research risk
- Free & informed consent, privacy & confidentiality, conflict of interest, inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Questions and discussion relating to specific projects and methods
Additional Information
Session Format:
- One and a half-hour
- Live audience Q&A
- Synchronous format delivered using MS Teams. Session will be recorded for later viewing to U of T community