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Clinical Research Ethics Consultation Service (CRECS)

CRECS groupWe provide free consultation to University of Iowa researchers on ethics issues related to research design, tissue banking, genetic research results, informed consent, and working with vulnerable patient populations. In particular, we assist clinical investigators in identifying and addressing the ethical challenges that frequently arise when designing or conducting research with human subjects. These include ethical challenges in sampling design; randomized and placebo-controlled studies; participant recruitment and informed consent; return of individual-level research results; community engagement processes; and more.

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Requesting a Consult

Consults are available during normal business hours, by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call the main office at (319) 335-6706 or email Dr. Kaldjian (lauris-kaldjian@uiowa.edu). Please provide your full name, a brief description for the reason of your call, and the best way to reach you.


Contact Information

Lauris Kaldjian, MD, PhD
Director, Program in Bioethics and Humanities and Professor, Department of Internal Medicine