CRISS online talk: Informed Consent for Vulnerable Populations in Clinical Research

This online talk explores the ethical and regulatory challenges of obtaining informed consent from vulnerable populations in clinical trials. It will discuss strategies to ensure ethical enrollment while balancing the need for scientific rigor, equitable access to research and participant protection. Attendees will gain insights into regulatory frameworks, risk-benefit considerations and best practices for fostering inclusivity in clinical research.

Speakers:

Ryan Nguyen, UIC assistant professor of Clinical Medicine, Precision Oncology Program lead

Meredith Russell, associate director of Clinical Research Operations, Clinical Trials Office, University of Illinois Cancer Center

The Clinical Research Investigators Seminar Series (CRISS) is a training seminar series intended to provide faculty and other investigators with information and skills they need to conduct clinical research at UIC at all stages of a study’s lifecycle.

For more information, contact Sudeshna De or Lawrie Zhang at ccts-training@uic.edu.