Research Ethics Courses
The UC San Diego Research Ethics Program offers a variety of courses, workshops, and seminars. The topics covered are those associated with responsible conduct of research (RCR), which includes, for example, conflict of interest, mentor/mentee responsibilities, data management and research subject protections (see: NIH RCR requirements https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-22-055.html). In addition, education may focus on more specialized topics including, for example, digital health (e.g., artificial intelligence, predictive analytics), gene editing and stem cell research.
Course Offerings
Formal and informal training in research ethics is an important aspect of the professional development of scientists and engineers. The rules, cultures and disciplinary differences are sometimes obvious and other times nuanced and it is important to know how to navigate and discriminate between hard and fast rules and not so clear conventions. Research ethics education may also be a requirement of a funding agency. This 14-hour course is delivered over 7-sessions and may be used to satisfy a NIH or NSF training requirement; however, whether course completion is used for that purpose is determined by the advisor and/or department.
Ethics and Survival Skills [on hold]
The purpose of this course is to provide research trainees with an introduction to skills and resources relevant to successful careers in academia and with an opportunity to read, consider, and discuss the responsible conduct of science. The course is designed as an option for meeting current NIH and NSF requirements for training in the responsible conduct of research.
Building Research Integrity and Capacity (BRIC)
Through a partnership with the UC San Diego Research Center for Optimal Digital Ethics in Health (ReCODE Health), researchers have access to instruction developed to increase research literacy among Community Health Workers/Promotores who assist with community and clinic-based research studies.
Designing Research for Diversity
Through a partnership with the UC San Diego Research Center for Optimal Digital Ethics in Health (ReCODE Health) and ACTRI, researchers have access to instruction developed to increase awareness when planning to engage under-represented populations in research. This course is offered online and has been adapted for delivery through the CREST program. This course is available through CREST and online.
2024-2025 Instructors
Karine Dubé, DrPH, MPhil | Email
Associate Professor, Medicine
Mary Devereaux, PhD | Email
Research Ethics Program Assistant Director
Stanley Lo, PhD | Email
Teaching Professor, Cell & Developmental Biology
Anthony Magit, MD, MPH | Email
Clinical Professor, Surgery
Camille Nebeker, EdD, MS | Email
Research Ethics Program Director; ReCODE Health Co-Founder/Director; Associate Professor, Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science
Barton Palmer, PhD | Email
Professor, Psychiatry