1. Update from Secretariat on Responsible Conduct of Research Susan Zimmerman, Executive Director CAREB National Conference Vancouver, B.C. May 1, 2015

2. Outline of Presentation Highlights of activities: 2014-2015 –Research ethics –Responsible conduct of research Current activities – research ethics Looking ahead

3. Highlights: 2014-15 Research ethics TCPS 2 (2014) –Approved by Agencies – fall 2014 –Launched - December, 2014 Interpretations –Responded to 143 requests last year –Modified interpretation of 5.1 (support for researchers when confidentiality of participants is threatened) - clarified scope of legal advice covered; Agencies advised eligible institutions of need for policy

4. Highlights: 2014-15 Responsible conduct of research 89 active files in 2014-15 44 files resolved – 42 involving Agency funds Breach of Agency policy in 14 of the 42 (33%) CIHR: 6 of 13 NSERC: 4 of 18 SSHRC:4 of 11 Most common allegations: plagiarism; redundant publications; misrepresentation in applications.

5. Current research ethics activities Sub-committees finalizing recommendations to PRE: Chapter 11 - expanded scope, updated guidance Population and Public Health Research - filling a gap in TCPS 2 Sub-committee providing interim report to PRE: Research Participant Education – developing webinar module to serve research participants

6. Looking ahead Sub-committee on material incidental findings Resolving guidance for review of cell line research !!!Survey of REB members!!! PRE to consider strategic priorities (June)

7. Looking ahead (cont’d) Educational resources Launch of updated Course on Research Ethics (CORE) Launch of new modules for CORE Launch of RCR tutorial

8. Please get in touch Secretariat on Responsible Conduct of Research 350 Albert Street Ottawa, ON K1A 1H5 Tel.: 613 996-0072 secretariat@rcr.ethics.gc.ca www.pre.ethics.gc.ca