We Advance the Highest Ethical Standards in the Conduct of Research
We accomplish our mission through education, membership services, professional certification, public policy initiatives, and community building.
- A Self-Paced Course Discover the freedom of flexible learning with our introductory courses. Immerse yourself in fundamental regulations and policies of research oversight through simulated IACUC/IRB discussions, case studies, readings, and quizzes.
Animal Research Oversight Course (AROC)
The Animal Research Oversight Course (AROC) is designed to provide IACUC members and animal care and use program personnel with an engaging, interactive overview of the ethical principles, regulatory frameworks, and guidance that they rely on for their day-to-day work. This online course offers learners details about the purpose and function of the IACUC, and illustrates the IACUC protocol review process through case studies and the deliberations of a simulated IACUC. CIP® Exam Info Session
This free session is designed for those who are interested in becoming a Certified IRB Professional. If you currently hold a CIP® certification and need to recertify by exam, the informational session will be a great way to refresh your memory and update you on the exam process. January 2025 CIP® Exam Info Session Tuesday, January 28, 2025 1:00–2:00 pm ESTCPIA® Exam Info session
This free session is designed for those who are interested in becoming a Certified Professional in IACUC Administration. If you currently hold a CPIA® certification and want to recertify by exam, the informational session will be a great way to refresh your memory and update you on the exam process. February 2025 CPIA® Exam Info SessionTuesday, February 25, 20251:00–2:00 pm ESTEpisode Seven: “Exploring the VA’s Million Veteran Program with Sumitra Muralidhar, PhD, and Dr. Jason Vassy, MD”
In this episode of PRIM&R's podcast, "Research Ethics Reimagined," we discuss the research of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Research and Development, in particular the Million Veteran Program (MVP).PRIMR25/SBER25 Call for Session Proposals Program
PRIM&R's Call for Session Proposal Program is an opportunity to contribute to the content for our annual meeting. If you have an idea, review this webpage and contribute by February 7, 2025. SAVE THE DATE: PRIM&R Annual Conference SBER Conference November 6-8, 2025 Baltimore
We envision a world in which all who contribute to and benefit from research embrace ethics, welfare, inclusion, and trust as central to science and medicine.
Science is essential to the health and well-being of humans, nonhuman animals, and the environment. Everyone must have fair and equitable access to the benefits of science. We are mindful of past and continuing inequities in people’s access to participating in and benefiting from science. Eliminating systemic injustices in the research endeavor is at the core of our mission to advance ethical research.
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