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The Office of the Scientific Director (OSD) in the Division of Intramural Research supports several programs designed to address the ethical aspects of the NIEHS’ mission. The NIEHS bioethicist, David B. Resnik(http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/bioethicist.cfm), J.D., Ph.D., coordinates these programs for OSD. OSD sponsors annual training in responsible conduct of research and supports workshops, seminars, and focus groups on ethical issues in environmental health research and bioethics. Dr. Resnik works closely with the NIEHS Institutional Review Board, the Office of Human Research Compliance, the Office of the Scientific Director and the NIEHS Division of Extramural Research (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/supported/index.cfm)to help develop institutional policies that promote research integrity and compliance with federal research policies and regulations. Dr. Resnik also conducts bioethics research and consults with NIEHS researchers, trainees, and staff on bioethics issues. |
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