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Six questions about translational due diligence
1Department of Philosophy, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 14623, USA. evan.selinger@rit.edu
Science Translational Medicine
|April 30, 2010
Summary
Translational research requires ethical, social, legal, and political guidance for respect and support. Critical examination through six due diligence questions aids culturally competent practices in research endeavors.
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Translational Science
- Social Determinants of Health
Background:
- Translational research necessitates adherence to ethical, social, legal, and political considerations.
- Culturally competent practices are essential for equitable research engagement and outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline critical ethical, social, legal, and political factors for translational research.
- To introduce a framework of six due diligence questions for evaluating research practices.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of ethical and social science principles in research.
- Development of a conceptual framework based on due diligence.
Main Results:
- Identified key ethical, social, legal, and political domains crucial for translational research.
- Proposed six questions to guide critical self-assessment of research endeavors.
Conclusions:
- Adherence to ethical and social principles ensures research integrity and public trust.
- A due diligence approach enhances the cultural competence and societal relevance of translational research.
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