Training and Resources in Research Ethics Evaluation (TRREE) e-learning

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What is this about?

TRREE is a free, web-based e-learning platform offering modular courses on research ethics and regulatory practices. Its training modules cover essential topics including research ethics evaluation, informed consent, good clinical practice, and ethical considerations in HIV and public health research. The program is multilingual and globally accessible, making it suitable for learners in both low- and high-resource settings. Each module includes readings, case studies, and quizzes to ensure comprehension. In addition, TRREE provides country-specific information on national ethical and legal requirements, allowing users to understand local adaptations of global ethical norms.

Why is this important?

TRREE is important because it helps standardize ethical training across diverse research contexts, promoting fairness, transparency, and accountability in studies involving human participants. It empowers researchers and ethics committee members with the knowledge to identify and prevent ethical violations, ensuring participant safety and public trust in research. By being freely accessible, it bridges educational gaps in regions where formal ethics training is limited. Moreover, TRREE contributes to global harmonization of ethical standards, supporting collaboration and compliance in international research projects.

For whom is this important?

ResearchersResearch Ethics Committees and Integrity OfficesClinical trial coordinators and health professionalsPolicy makers and regulatory authoritiesResearch Institutions and Universities

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