research ethics Archive

Fordham’s Dr. Celia B. Fisher weighs in on failed HIV prevention trial in Africa

Image via http://thinkprogress.org/health/2013/01/04/1398631/hiv-vaccine-breakthrough/ A recent failed HIV prevention drug trial in Africa has raised concerns over the ethical design and implementation of research involving payment to participants in poor countries. According to the New York Times: “The trial — known …