Hi everyone,
I work at a research and resource-development group for HIV vaccine trials (HAVEG) based at a South African university (UKZN). We do empirical research of our own into some of the complex issues in trials like ancillary care or informed consent. I work with a great bunch of people from different backgrounds (consultants and collaborators) to do our work. We try to find ways to intersect with all the other interesting ethics work that lots of other people are doing.
We have found GPP principles to be so helpful when we think about how to run our projects, plus the some of the theoretical issues around GPP are pretty fascinating too.
I am so looking forward to being part of the course – with a particular view to how can such materials possibly be adapted sometime in the future to assist other stakeholders in these trials like IRBs/ RECs to increase the impact of GPP, and make trials more GPP-sensitive when RECs review protocols. And to learn more from all of you about engagement efforts around trials sites, and implementing GPP.
I have a ten-year old son – and no pets despite serious lobbying and advocacy from my son…!
It is wonderful to read everybody’s background and experiences – it is clear we are going to get a rich and interesting angle on the issues as we go forward. Thanks for this opportunity.
