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Fogarty-Funded Research Ethics Training Programs in Eastern Europe.
Emily E Anderson1, Horatiu A Colosi2, Ivanka Markovic3
1Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics and Healthcare Leadership, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL, USA.
Summary
Research ethics training programs in Eastern Europe address oversight gaps to protect clinical trial participants. These initiatives build local expertise, mitigating risks of exploitation in low and middle-income countries.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Research Ethics
- Clinical Trials
Background:
- Eastern Europe presents opportunities for global clinical trials but faces challenges in research oversight and ethics expertise.
- Limited in-country research ethics capacity in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) raises concerns about participant exploitation and harm.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe three NIH Fogarty International Center-funded research ethics training programs in Eastern Europe.
- To provide an overview of health systems and research activity in the region.
- To outline the rationales, aims, accomplishments, and future needs of these Master's and doctoral-level programs.
Main Methods:
- Partnerships between US institutions (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Loyola University Chicago) and Eastern European institutions (University of Belgrade, Serbia; Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania; Ukrainian Catholic University, Ukraine).
- Development and implementation of Master's and doctoral-level research ethics training programs.
Main Results:
- Three distinct research ethics training programs have been established in Serbia, Romania, and Ukraine.
- These programs aim to bridge gaps in research oversight and build local expertise in research ethics.
- The initiatives involve collaborations fostering international research partnerships.
Conclusions:
- Research ethics training programs are crucial for enhancing participant protection in clinical trials in LMICs.
- Continued investment and international collaboration are necessary to strengthen research ethics capacity in Eastern Europe.
- Addressing regional health system and research activity nuances is vital for program sustainability and impact.
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