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Informed Consent 101: Protecting People, Not Just Checking Boxes

May 14th, 2025

Whether you’re conducting a student survey or a large-scale community evaluation, informed consent is more than a check-the-box requirement. It’s a cornerstone of ethical research and a signal that you … more »

How To Handle Participant Complaints + Adverse Events In Research

Apr 1st, 2025

Ethical research isn’t just about designing sound studies and obtaining IRB approval—it’s also about ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of participants throughout the research process. When participants raise concerns … more »

What Does Your 2025 Strategic Planning Need?

Mar 24th, 2025

We all know that strategic planning can feel like an enormous undertaking. Engagement sessions and frameworks and logic models, oh my! (That’s why we offer support around strategic planning – … more »

Vulnerable Populations and How We Protect Them in Research

Feb 3rd, 2025

Protecting vulnerable populations in research isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s essential for ensuring ethical integrity and credible outcomes. Neglecting these safeguards can lead to significant harm for participants … more »