Responsible Conduct of Research in Reproductive Science

1 Unit · Graduate

The goal of this course is to provide instruction and guidance on the responsible conduct of research as it pertains to all scientific disciplines but also through the specific lens of reproductive science and medicine. The National Institutes of Health defines the responsible conduct of research as the practice of scientific investigation with integrity. The responsible conduct of research involves the awareness and application of established professional norms and ethical principles in the performance of all activities related to research. Students will learn about and discuss a variety of topics required to perform high quality research, including rigor and reproducibility, mentoring relationships, authorship and peer review, misconduct and integrity, conflicts of interest, animals and humans in research, collaborations/team science, and social impact of reproductive science. Students will complete laboratory safety training and biomedical human subjects research training as part of this course. Students will demonstrate understanding of course concepts through case studies, faculty interviews, and classroom engagement. The quarter culminates in a student-driven case study discussion.