Week 1: Scientific Misconduct and Ethics in Science
Section outline
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Week 1:
Wednesday, April 8 (Health Sciences West 300) or Thursday, April 9 (Byers Auditorium, Genentech Hall 106)
Scientific Misconduct and Ethics in Science
Bruce Conklin – Professor, Medical Genetics and Senior Investigator, Gladstone Institutes
Developing a well-reasoned response to an ethical problem in scientific research. The meaning of research misconduct and the regulations, policies, and guidelines that govern research misconduct in PHS-funded institutions. Includes topics such as fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism; error vs. intentional misconduct; institutional misconduct policies; identifying misconduct; procedures for reporting misconduct; protection of whistleblowers; and outcomes of investigations, including institutional and federal actions.
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