This book represents the first comprehensive gold standard reader on research integrity in the
biomedical sciences. Now more than ever the responsible conduct of research (RCR) has become
critically important as new technologies affect research practices in both positive and
negative ways. Since learning to do science and practicing it brings researchers into contact
with a vast array of ethical issues it is critical to know the standards and how they are
evolving. Indeed research integrity requires scientists at all levels to operate ethically in
a system that supports ethical practice. This unique foundational text covers all the relevant
areas -- subject protection research misconduct and conflict of interest as well as newly
quantified concerns about research bias and non-reproducibility as well as other unique
issues. Developed by renowned experts this compelling title discusses the full range of
practices and policies that should support research that is honestly produced and disseminated.
It also specifically incorporates topics noted by the National Institutes of Health as
essential and required for training in RCR. Getting to Good - Research Integrity in the
Biomedical Sciences is a major contribution to the literature on bioethics and will serve as an
invaluable resource for all researchers students administrators and professionals interested
in research ethics and integrity.
