Crossing Borders: HRPPs and Protection of Subjects in Transnational Research

While there are challenges to human subjects oversight of intranational research collaborations, they pale in comparison to those faced when participating in international research collaborations including, but not limited to, those arising from different cultural, regulatory, and institutional contexts. This session will consider the principles of international collaborations regardless of where researchers are based, as well as explore the various challenges HRPPs face when conducting collaborative international research, such as: What regulations to consider and how to approach unregulated international research; what expertise is needed for the review and conduct of the research; types of approvals that may be required related to the collaboration; factors that may affect risks assessment; ongoing oversight of research, including communication plans researchers should use if change their study. Using case studies, speakers will discuss how they would address a variety of issues that may arise regarding protections of human subjects in international research.