Research Ethics & Safety
Research Ethics Policies
Tri-Agency Framework: Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
The RCR framework emphasizes the importance of integrity, accountability, and transparency in research. It outlines expectations for responsible conduct, including proper data management, ethical use of funds, and the prevention of misconduct.
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS2-2022)
The TCPS2-2022 provides requirements for conducting research involving human participants, ensuring respect for human dignity, privacy, and welfare. It covers topics such as properly obtaining informed consent, balancing potential risks and benefits, and promoting fairness.
Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) Guidelines
The CCAC provides requirements for the ethical care and use of animals in science. It promotes humane treatment, proper housing, and minimizing harm to animals involved in research.
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Research Ethics & Safety
The Office of Research Ethics is responsible for the administration of the ethics review and approval process for research involving human participants and research, teaching, or testing using animal subjects. It is the responsibility of the researcher to ensure that the appropriate approvals are obtained in advance of the research being done, whether the research is funded or unfunded, and it is the responsibility of the Research Ethics Board (REB) to determine if a project involving human research participants requires ethics approval.
Animal Care Services
Animal Care Services provides support services for the day-to-day operation and management of the institutional animal facilities. Available services include animal care and husbandry, veterinary and diagnostic services, practical training, compliance program assistance (including controlled drugs), technical services and administrative support.
Who do I contact?
Haley Dennis
Ethics and Grant Coordinator
Office of Research and Innovation Services
Email: research.ethics@uleth.ca
Phone: 403-329-2464
Danika Dorchak
Research Ethics Officer
Office of Research and Innovation Services
Email: animal.ethics@uleth.ca
Phone: 403-382-7198
Alyssa Calder
University Veterinarian
Animal Care Services
Email: alyssa.calder@uleth.ca
Phone: TBD
Davinder Kaur Dhalla
Biosafety & Radiation Safety Officer
Facilities - Safety Services
Email: safety.services@uleth.ca
Phone: 403-332-4484