B05 - Research Silos—The Growing Problem of Restricting International Transfer of Data and Specimens
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM ET
Location: Livestreamed
Human subjects research is becoming increasingly international in scope. Studies often seek to recruit volunteers from multiple countries to meet recruitment targets. Biobanks may contain millions of specimens from multiple countries. Big data research is expanding, but in a growing number of countries, policies are restricting or even thwarting cross-national transfers of specimens and data.
Learning Objectives:
Describe recent examples of international blockages of research data and specimens
Cite specific laws that are impeding international transfers of data and specimens