title: The HIV and Drug Abuse Prevention Research Ethics Training Institute: Training Early-Career Scientists to Conduct Research on Research Ethics.
abstract: The responsible conduct of HIV/drug abuse prevention research requires investigators with both the knowledge of and ability to generate empirical data that can enhance global ethical practices and policies. This article describes a multidisciplinary program offering early-career professionals a 2-year intensive summer curriculum along with funding to conduct a mentored research study on a wide variety of HIV/drug abuse research ethics topics. Now in its fifth year, the program has admitted 29 trainees who have to date demonstrated increased knowledge of research ethics, produced 17 peer-reviewed publications, 46 professional presentations, and submitted or been awarded five related federal grants. The institute also hosts a global information platform providing general and HIV/drug abuse relevant research ethics educational and research resources that have had more than 38,800 unique visitors from more than 150 countries.
authors.affiliation: Fordham University, Bronx, NY, USA Fisher@fordham.edu.
authors.forename: Celia B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.affiliation: Fordham University, Bronx, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Yuko
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000941:ethics*; D003479:Curriculum; D004493:Education; D032984:Ethics, Research / Q000193:education*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D011361:Professional Competence; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000193:education*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control
keywords: HIV; community-based research; drug abuse; ethics; evidence-based ethics; training