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National
Bioethics Advisory Commission Draft Report and Recommendations
On December 19, the National Bioethics
Advisory Commission (NBAC) posted its draft report, "Ethical
and Policy Issues in Research Involving Human Participants",
on its website (www.bioethics.gov)
for public comment. In this report, NBAC makes a number
of recommendations for overhauling the system for oversite
of research involving human subjects. Comments
are due by February 17, 2001 A hard copy
of the report may be requested by calling (301) 402-4242. Written
comments can be provided electronically or through mail
or fax, but electronic submissions (by email or through
the website) are preferred. Comments may be submitted to:
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Email: nbac@od.nih.gov
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Website: www.bioethics.gov
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Mail: NBAC, 6705 Rockledge Drive,
Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20892-7979
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Fax: (301) 480-6900
Because of the great importance of
this issue to members of the College, we urge members to
read and comment on the report prior to the February 17
deadline.
See also Simplified
Federalwide assurance (FWA) and IRB registration process
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