Research Ethics

    

       For this week’s blog  regarding Research Ethics, I wanted to find an aspect of Cancer Research which American Cancer Society is directly involved. I have found an article on their website of a new research study they are doing . This new study is known as Cancer Prevention Study - 3 (CPS-3). The American Cancer Society’s Epidemiology Research Program is inviting men and women ages 30-65, who have no personal history of cancer to be a part of this research study. This specific research study could be a historical event for American Cancer Society. The ultimate goal of this study is to “enroll 500,000 adults from various racial/ethnic backgrounds from across the U.S. By joining CPS-3.” This can help ACS understand and provide how to prevent cancer.

      Within a Research study it is crucial to understand the importance of Confidentiality and Ethics. For example, American Cancer Society has a section on their website in regards to CPS-3 and Ethics. ACS explains how,

“All institutions that conduct or support research with human subjects are subject to regulatory requirements and are to be guided by the ethical principles of The Belmont Report. In 1974, Congress passed the National Research Act which created the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research.”

This particular commission wrote the Guidelines and Ethical Principles for the protection of human subjects taking part in research studies.  ACS explains how “The Belmont Report contains the ethical principles upon which the federal regulations for protection of human subjects are based.” I found this very interesting to read and it showed me the true importance of Ethics in regards to Research.