Ethical Controversies around Human Challenge Studies

publications Special Issue: Preparing for the next global crisis: Research ethics and integrity matters in crisis situations Read more Streamlining the ethical-legal governance of cross-border health data sharing during global health emergencies Read more Project lightspeed: A case study in research ethics and accelerated vaccine development Read more Improving ethical assurance for non-university researchers in […]

🌟 Goodbye and thank you from the PREPARED team

🌟 Goodbye and thank you from the PREPARED team

Ibrahim Lwingi lost many family members to HIV/AIDS and says he likely would've been next without prevention meds from Nairobi clinics operated by the University of Manitoba since the 1980s. The progr...

Public consultation on The TRUST CODE SUPPLEMENT – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings We would like to invite you to take part in a public consultation on the TRUST Code Supplement – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings. You can find out more about us on this […]

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the series of other ongoing crises, ‘preparedness’ has become a buzzword in EU policy-making, eventually leading to a joint communication on the European Preparedness Union Strategy in late March 2025.  The strategy’s aim is to establish a ‘secure and resilient EU’ through a series of policies that aim at preserving vital societal functions under any […]

Public consultation on The TRUST CODE SUPPLEMENT – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings We would like to invite you to take part in a public consultation on the TRUST Code Supplement – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings. You can find out more about us on this […]

Public consultation on The TRUST CODE SUPPLEMENT – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings We would like to invite you to take part in a public consultation on the TRUST Code Supplement – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings. You can find out more about us on this […]

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the series of other ongoing crises, ‘preparedness’ has become a buzzword in EU policy-making, eventually leading to a joint communication on the European Preparedness Union Strategy in late March 2025.  The strategy’s aim is to establish a ‘secure and resilient EU’ through a series of policies that aim at preserving vital societal functions under any […]

Doris Schroeder presents the PREPARED Code – a global code of conduct for research during pandemics.

Public consultation on The TRUST CODE SUPPLEMENT – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings We would like to invite you to take part in a public consultation on the TRUST Code Supplement – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings. You can find out more about us on this […]

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the series of other ongoing crises, ‘preparedness’ has become a buzzword in EU policy-making, eventually leading to a joint communication on the European Preparedness Union Strategy in late March 2025.  The strategy’s aim is to establish a ‘secure and resilient EU’ through a series of policies that aim at preserving vital societal functions under any […]

Doris Schroeder presents the PREPARED Code – a global code of conduct for research during pandemics.

Public consultation on The TRUST CODE SUPPLEMENT – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings We would like to invite you to take part in a public consultation on the TRUST Code Supplement – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings. You can find out more about us on this […]

The launch of Global Code of Conduct for Research During Pandemics adds to pandemic preparedness efforts

The newly launched PREPARED Code presents a much-needed framework to ensure that research during pandemics is trustworthy and accessible to all.

WHO members on Tuesday adopted a treaty that outlines how to prepare for and respond to pandemics. One country missing: the U.S.

The world stands at a precipice, grappling with a multitude of interrelated crises that threaten our collective future. From the ongoing conflicts that scar humanity to the alarming failure to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the challenges are both profound and interconnected. The stark reality is that the most vulnerable populations, those who have […]

PREPARED APP About the App The purpose of the PREPARED App is to provide a digital platform to complement the training in terms of research ethics and integrity decision-making during global crises. This is achieved by integrating with illuminative case studies that enable transformative learning.  The app is developed for the two most popular and […]

A striking characteristic of the Covid-19 pandemic was the polarisation of the public in relation to public health responses. To help the public understand the complexities of difficult decisions which impact different groups in different ways, we have developed an innovative public engagement app: the PREPARED Seesaw.  Users of the PREPARED Seesaw experience making a decision, related […]

The world stands at a precipice, grappling with a multitude of interrelated crises that threaten our collective future. From the ongoing conflicts that scar humanity to the alarming failure to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the challenges are both profound and interconnected. The stark reality is that the most vulnerable populations, those who have […]

In times of uncertainty, ensuring that medicine continues to evolve for the benefit of all must remain a global, shared priority.

A striking characteristic of the Covid-19 pandemic was the polarisation of the public in relation to public health responses. To help the public understand the complexities of difficult decisions which impact different groups in different ways, we have developed an innovative public engagement app: the PREPARED Seesaw.  Users of the PREPARED Seesaw experience making a decision, related […]

Two years ago, on 21 February 2023, we lost our PREPARED team member Dr Vasantha Muthuswamy.  The Indian Mother of Bioethics and former Senior Deputy Director General of the Indian Council of Medical ...

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