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 – application period closed January 12, 2022
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 2022 (additional details will be announced at a later date).
Roster
Chair
Lyndell L. Lim, MBBS, DMedSci
Section: Immunology and Microbiology
University of Melbourne Center for Eye Research
East Melbourne Victoria , Australia
Term: 05/07/2021 - 04/27/2023
Member
Xi Chen, MD, PhD
Section: Retina
Duke University
Durham , N.C.
Term: 05/02/2019 - 05/05/2022
Member
Nick Di Girolamo, BSc, PhD
Section: Cornea
University of New South Wales
Sydney , Australia
Term: 05/02/2019 - 05/05/2022
Member
Poonam Mudgil, PhD
Section: Cornea
Western Sydney University
Penrith , Australia
Term: 05/02/2019 - 05/05/2022
Member
Wenbo Zhang, PhD
Section:Retinal Cell Biology
University of Texas Medical Branch
League City , Tex.
Term: 05/02/2019 - 05/05/2022
Member
Susana Chung, OD, PhD, FARVO
Section: Visual Psychophysics/Physiological Optics
University of California
Berkeley , Calif.
Term: 05/07/2020 - 04/27/2023
Member
Meng Lin, OD, PhD, FAAO
Section: Clinical/Epidemiologic Research
University of California
Berkeley , Calif.
Term: 05/07/2020 - 04/27/2023
Member
Russell Woods, PhD
Section: Visual Psychophysics/Physiological Optics
Schepens Eye Research Institute
Boston , Mass.
Term: 05/07/2020 - 04/27/2023
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
Member
Siamak Yousefi, PhD
Section: Glaucoma
University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Ophthalmology Dept.
Memphis , Tenn.
Term: 05/07/2021 - 05/09/2024
Member
Barbara Wirostko, MD, FARVO
Section: Glaucoma
Moran Eye Center, University of Utah
Salt Lake City , Utah
Term: 05/07/2021 - 05/09/2024
Ex Officio
Stephen C. Pflugfelder, MD, FARVO
Section: Cornea
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston , Tex.
Term: 05/07/2021 - 05/05/2022
Ex Officio
Maureen G. Maguire, PhD, FARVO
Section: Clinical/Epidemiologic Research
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia , Penn.
Term: 05/07/2021 - 05/09/2022
Ex Officio
Justine R. Smith, FRANZCO, PhD, FARVO
Section: Immunology and Microbiology
Flinders University
Adelaide , South Australia
Term: 05/11/2017 - 05/05/2022
Ex Officio
Iris M. Rush, CAE
ARVO
Executive Director
Staff Committee Liaison
Julene Joy
ARVO
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer