The Ethics of Mental Disorders Research Program
Overview
The Ethics of Mental Disorders Research Program supports empirical studies of ethical issues that accompany the conduct of mental disorders research involving human subjects. Topics relevant to this program include ethical issues regarding informed consent, assessing risks in human subjects research, oversight of protections for human subjects, study design in clinical trials, research with specimens and data, and dissemination of research findings.
Contact
Emeline Otey, Ph.D.
Program Chief
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 7155, MSC 9629
301-443‐9284, eotey@mail.nih.gov
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