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Module: Integrity, ethics & law

The training module 'Integrity, ethics & law' as part of the 'Faculty Research Training Program' includes the following training courses.

The learning objectives of this training module are to maintain your own professional integrity and adhere to ethical norms and laws in (bio)medical research.

Online training tool: Mind the GAP - VLIR training on Good Academic research Practice

  • Aim: Learn basic knowledge on the concept of Research Integrity and establish good research practices in all phases of the research.
  • Format: Online training tool on UFORA
  • Organiser: Vlaamse Universitaire Raad (VLIR)
  • Language: English
  • More info
  • Also listen to the Mind The GAP podcast.

An introduction to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR)

  • Aim: This session will focus on general concepts of medical devices according to the European Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on Medical Devices. The definition of a medical device, the main applicable standards and the regulatory stakeholders as well as the requirements to conduct a clinical investigation will be discussed.
  • Format: Interactive information session
  • Guest speakers: Lieselot Burggraeve, Stefanie Terryn and Hélène De Naeyer, Health Innovation & Research Institute of Ghent University Hospital (HIRUZ)
  • Organiser: Health Innovation & Research Institute of Ghent University Hospital (HIRUZ)
  • Language: Dutch / English
  • When: On demand
  • Where: Campus Ghent University Hospital, Entrance 40 - Route 402, Meeting room 'Conferentiezaal'
  • Past sessions:
  • More info and sign up: hiruz.ctu@uzgent.be

An introduction to the Clinical Trial Regulation (CTR)

  • Aim: Get an overview of the impact of the Clinical Trial Regulation (CTR) on the submission and conduct of academic drug trials.
  • Format: Interactive information session
  • Guest speakers: Laura Persijn and Philippe Van Rompaey, Health Innovation & Research Institute of Ghent University Hospital (HIRUZ)
  • Organiser: Health Innovation & Research Institute of Ghent University Hospital (HIRUZ)
  • Language: Dutch / English
  • When: On demand
  • Where: Campus Ghent University Hospital, Entrance 40 - Route 402, Meeting room 'Conferentiezaal'
  • Past session: Slides 28/04/2023
  • More info and sign up: hiruz.ctu@uzgent.be

Law on human body material – guideline for researchers

  • Aim: Learn about human body material legislation and guidelines on the use of human body material in scientific research.
  • Format: Interactive information session
  • Guest speaker: Elke Berneel, Human Body Materials Service of Ghent University Hospital (Biobank)
  • Organiser: Human Body Materials Service of Ghent University Hospital (Biobank)
  • Language: Dutch
  • When: On demand
  • More info and sign up: Elke.Berneel@uzgent.be

How to submit an application for the Medical Ethics Committee Ghent University Hospital

  • Aim: To inform researchers on the role of the Medical Ethics Committee and the practical guidelines to apply for ethical approval.
  • Format: Interactive information session
  • Guest speaker: Sara De Smet, Medical Ethics Committee Ghent University Hospital
  • Organiser: Medical Ethics Committee of Ghent University Hospital
  • Language: Dutch
  • More info and sign up

How to submit an application for the Ethics Committee for Animal Experiments

  • Aim: To inform researchers on the role of the Ethics Committee and the practical guidelines to apply for ethical approval for animal experiments.
  • Format: Interactive information session
  • Guest speakers: prof. Philip Meuleman and prof. Lindsey Devisscher, chairs Ethics Committee for Animal Experiments
  • Organiser: Ethics Committee for Animal Experiments
  • Language: English
  • When: 16/01/2026 - 14:0-15:00
  • Where: UZ Gent, Entrance 37, The Core, Seminar room 'Together'
  • More info and sign up

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