John R. Hoffman is a Professor of Biology, public speaker and a scientist examining the recovery of the nervous system after injury. Since 2006 he has written several unpublished manuscripts and he is currently working on the first Nathaniel Smythe novel and short story collection. He spends his spare time with his family and running.

Unit 3 – Research Ethics

This mini-lecture provides an overview of the lecture topics, objectives, and assignments for Unit 3: Research Ethics. The handout for this lecture can be downloaded or printed.

UNIT 1 – INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE AND ETHICS

Scientific Ethics Cover 2012UNIT 2 – ETHICAL PHILOSOPHIES

UNIT 3 – RESEARCH ETHICS
 13 – History of Human Subject Research
 14 – Human Subject Regulations
 15 – History of Animal Research
 16 – Animal Use Laws and Regulations

UNIT 4 – MEDICAL ETHICS

UNIT 5 – TRANSPLANT ETHICS

UNIT 6 – GENETIC ETHICS