Equity, Ethics and Engagement: Creating Guidelines and Best Practices for Research with Vulnerable Populations
About the Workshop
Hosted by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, this full-day workshop explores how researchers can build equitable, ethical and engaged practices when working with vulnerable populations. Faculty, students and community partners will share lessons and strategies across six sessions, covering research with Indigenous communities, youth, older adults\ and more.
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Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Registration
Check in at the Yvonne LeVert Hospitality Suite. Refreshments will be available.
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | Opening and Welcome
Opening remarks by Dr. Tanya Brann-Barrett, Associate Vice-President, Academic and Research, followed by a Smudging Ceremony led by a Mi’kmaw Elder.
9:15 – 10:05 a.m. | Session 1 – Data Management and Vulnerable Populations
Presented by Jasmine Hoover, Science and Scholarly Communications Librarian.
A discussion on best practices in ethical data management, privacy and consent when working with vulnerable or under-represented populations.
10:05 – 10:15 a.m. | Break and Refreshments
10:15 – 11:05 a.m. | Session 2 – Researching Vulnerable Populations in Community
Presented by Dr. Catherine Leviten-Reid and Dr. Tammy Bernasky.
Exploring community-based research methods that respect autonomy, reduce risk and center lived experience.
11:05 – 11:10 a.m. | Short Break
11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Session 3 – Researching Indigenous Communities
Presented by Zabrina Downton, Coordinator of Mi’kmaw Ethics Watch.
Guidance on conducting research in Indigenous contexts through frameworks of respect, reciprocity and Mi’kmaw research ethics.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch Break
1:00 – 1:50 p.m. | Session 4 – Research Involving Children and Youth
Presented by Dr. Lynn LeVatte.
Examining child- and youth-focused research through an ethical lens, with attention to consent, power dynamics and participant safety.
1:50 – 1:55 p.m. | Break
1:55 – 2:45 p.m. | Session 5 – Research Involving Older Adults and Aging Populations
Presented by Dr. Sheila Schuehlein, Lydia Kerr, and Dr. Kelsey Harvey.
Highlighting inclusive approaches and consent considerations when engaging older adults and aging communities in research.
2:45 – 2:55 p.m. | Break and Refreshments
2:55 – 3:45 p.m. | Session 6 – Clinical Trials and the Importance of Equal Opportunity
Presented by Dr. PJ Devereaux, Director of Perioperative Care, McMaster University.
A look at barriers and equity issues in clinical trials, and how inclusive research design can improve outcomes for vulnerable groups.
3:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks