Medical Ethics
Research Ethics
In addition to investigating topics in the ethical practice of medicine, the Division works to elucidate and clarify the aspects of research studies that make them ethical. It also helps other researchers develop and conduct ethical studies. This service is run by Joseph J. Fins, MD, FACP, and Inmaculada de Melo-Martin, PhD, MS.
The Division comprises the Ethics Core of the Medical College's Clinical and Translational Science Center. Cathleen Acres, BSN, MA, serves as a CTSC Research Subject Advocate, available to researches and subjects to address issues involving subject rights and safety. The Ethics Core:
- Provides a Research Ethics Consultation Service
- Supports a Research Subject Advocacy Program
- Provides education in biomedical ethics and research integrity
- Promotes and conducts ethics research
