Ethics of Pediatric Research
May 14-16, 2012 - Padova, Italy
Organised by: Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Educational Sciences and Applied Psychology
and Department of Pediatrics, University of Padova, Italy
Coordination:
Scientific coordinator:
Corrado Viafora, University of Padova, Italy
Course Coordinators:
Marina Cuttini, “Bambin Gesù” Hospital, Roma, Italy.
Carlo Giaquinto, University of Padova, Italy
Enrico Furlan, University of Padova, Italy
Objective:
The aim of the course is to discuss in depth the ethical requirements of medical research involving children, with specific attention to the still debated issues of informed consent and the standard of minimal risk.
Contents:
Contents of the course include: epistemological and ethical justification of pediatric research; international legal frameworks on pediatric research; communication skills and strategies in research involving children; biobanks and pediatric research.
Participants:
The course should be of interest for health professionals working with children; children’s health investigators; members of Research Ethics Committees (or IRBs); members of Research Institutions; government policy makers and legislators.
Registration:
The course fee is € 600 if you register before February 29, 2012; € 700 for registration from March 1 to May 11, 2012. The fee includes tuition and course materials, as well as refreshments, three lunches and a dinner. Detailed information on registration and payment will be available at www.filosofia.unipd.it/post-lauream/master/intensive-courses, from January 15, 2012.
Information:
Enrico Furlan and Silvia Tusino
emmbpadova@gmail.com
www.masterbioethics.org
www.filosofia.unipd.it
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