Department of Immunogenetics, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University

The 22nd
Nagasaki International Course on Research Ethics


The 22nd Nagasaki International Course on Research Ethics that will be held by the cooperation between Nagasaki University, Forum for Ethical Review Committees in Asia and the Western Pacific Region (FERCAP), Strategic Initiative for Developing Capacity in Ethical Review (SIDCER), on 28-30 June 2023 at Institute of Tropical Medicine in Sakamoto Campus, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan.

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DAY : June 28-30, 2023
Course venue : Global Health General Research Building in Sakamoto Campus, Nagasaki University.
Capacity : 30 people (First come, first served)
Tuition of the course : Free to all participants(meals, accommodation, and travel are not included)
Organized and supported : Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University
In cooperation with : Forum for Ethical Review Committees in Asia and the Western Pacific Region (FERCAP),
In cooperation with : Strategic Initiative for Developing Capacity in Ethical Review (SIDCER).

Course organizers

Prof. Dr. Juntra Karbwang (President, SIDCER-FERCAP Foundation, Thailand), Prof. Dr. Kenji Hirayama (Professor TMGH, Nagasaki University)


Lecturers

Cristina Torres (FERCAP-Philippines), Kwanchanok Yimtae (Khon Khen University), Sangkae Chamnanvanakij (Mae Fa Luang University), Kenji Hirayama (Nagasaki University), Juntra Karbwang (SIDCER-FERCAP Foundation), Tsuyoshi Kihara (Nagasaki University), Konosuke Morimoto (Nagasaki University), Dhoubhabel Bhim Gopal (Nagasaki University), Tien Huy Nguyen (Nagasaki University)


Course format

This course will (to a large extent) be organized as interactive learning where the participants will work on a number of problem cases. The case studies will illustrate the main points made in the lectures and presentations. It will be a three-day intensive course. English is a common language in the course, however, the lecturers and mentors are able to communicate in other 3 languages, i.e. Japanese, Filipino and Thai. Comprehensive background materials will be provided to the participants.


Course participants

The target participants for this course are postgraduate students, researchers in biomedical sciences (including health social sciences) and members of research ethics committees.


Course objectives

The general objectives of this course are: a) To demonstrate a common understanding of the ethical principles in health research and b) To utilize the ethical principles in reviewing different considerations and issues related to various health research fields.


How to apply

Please send your name, affiliation, e-mail address, accommodation arrangement by e-mail to Mrs. Yukiko Platt.
Registration deadline:9th June 2023
E-mail:yukiikoplatt@nagasaki-u.ac.jp


Contact Us

Course Office
Department of Immunogenetics, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), and School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University
1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
Prof. Dr. Kenji Hirayama
E-mail:hiraken@nagasaki-u.ac.jp


Office Staff:Yukiko Platt
E-mail:yukiikoplatt@nagasaki-u.ac.jp
Tel: +81-95-819-7893 | FAX: +81-95-819-7821

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