Research Ethics with Underserved Groups

New National Institute of Health (NIH) guidelines for addressing health disparities call for greater research with minority populations.  Important as such research is, it also poses challenges to carrying out ethical, equitable research in which participants have the opportunity to help set the research agenda.  The CFWC is working with faculty and community partners at University of North Carolina, Tufts, and Syracuse University to develop national models for carrying out ethical research in collaboration with minorities.  At CFWC we have worked with community groups to develop new courses, workshops, and written materials for community leaders, researchers and researchers in training in how to apply a research cycle approach to carrying out ethical research.  During the year CFWC hosted workshops and trainings for individuals and groups on research ethics with underserved groups.

For more information about Research Ethics contact Linda Silka.