Ethics and Regulations in Human Research Committee
Description
The Ethics and Regulations in Human Research Committee monitors reports, recommendations, regulations and other documents regarding the use of humans in biomedical research and changes that impact research conducted by ARVO members.
Activities
- Review and recommend any policies or positions regarding regulations affecting human biomedical research.
- Support the dialogue between ARVO researchers and relevant regulatory agencies to increase awareness of bioethical considerations in human research and the effect of potential regulations on the ability to address research questions.
- Provide resources for eye and vision researchers who request guidance in this area.
- Sponsor ARVO Annual Meeting workshops and develop other materials on relevant topics for ARVO members.
- Report to the Board of Trustees at its regular meetings and assist with policy decisions.
Resources
- To access a current list of research laws, regulations and guidelines from over 100 countries, see the International Compilation of Human Research Standards.
Meetings
The committee meets during the Annual Meeting and conducts business via ARVOConnect, email and conference call during the year.
How to Apply: The 2023 applications period closed on Jan. 11
To be considered for membership on the Committee, please submit an online application consisting of an application statement plus detail of past ARVO service and/or experience. It is recommended that individuals:
- Invest time in their application
- Make sure their member information is updated and accurate in ARVOConnect
The ARVO President-elect will make appointments in February/March for the term beginning in May 2024.
Roster
Chair
Siamak Yousefi, PhD
Section: Glaucoma
University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Ophthalmology Dept.
Memphis , Tenn.
Term: 05/07/2021 - 05/09/2024
Member
Jaime Tejedor, MD, PhD
Section: Eye Movements/Strabismus/Amblyopia/Neuro Ophthalmology
Hospital Ramón y Cajal/Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Madrid , Spain
Term: 05/07/2021 - 05/09/2024
Chair-elect
Barbara Wirostko, MD, FARVO
Section: Glaucoma
Moran Eye Center, University of Utah
Salt Lake City , Utah
Term: 05/07/2021 - 05/08/2025
Member
Ron Adelman, MD, MBA, MPH
Section: Retina
Yale University
New Haven , Conn.
Term: 05/20/2022 - 05/30/2025
Member
Margaret DeAngelis, PhD
Section: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
University at Buffalo/State University of New York
Buffalo , N.Y.
Term: 05/20/2022 - 05/30/2025
Member
Jessica Jasien, PhD
Section: Glaucoma
NASA
League City , Tex.
Term: 05/20/2022 - 05/30/2025
Member
Safal Khanal, OD, PhD, FAAO
Section: Visual Neuroscience
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham , Alabama
Term: 05/20/2022 - 05/30/2025
Member
Mei Chen, PhD
Section: Retina
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast , Northern Ireland
Term: 04/27/2023 - 05/07/2026
Member
Alon Harris, PhD, FARVO
Section: Glaucoma
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York , N.Y.
Term: 04/27/2023 - 05/07/2026
Member
Rossen M. Hazarbassanov, MD, PhD
Section: Cornea
EPM-UNIFESP
Sao Paulo , Brazil
Term: 04/27/2023 - 05/07/2026
Member
Ingrid U . Scott, MD, MPH
Section: Retina
Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey , Penn.
Term: 04/27/2023 - 05/07/2026
Tien Wong
FRCS, PhD, FARVO
Section: Clinical/Epidemiologic Research
Singapore National Eye Centre
Singapore
Term: 05/20/2022 - 05/31/2027
Ex Officio
Patricia D'Amore, PhD, MBA, FARVO
Section: Retinal Cell Biology
Schepens Eye Research Institute -Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Boston , Mass.
Term: 04/27/2023 - 05/09/2024
Executive Vice President
J. Mark Petrash, PhD, FARVO
Section: Lens
University of Colorado
Boulder , Colo.
Term: 05/20/2022 - 05/31/2027
Ex Officio
Iris M. Rush, CAE
ARVO
Executive Director
Staff Committee Liaison
Julene Joy
ARVO
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer