Research ethics and research integrity training for investigators :Reflections based on the working practice of Peking University Human Research Protection Program

Abstract

Objective Summarize and share the working practice of Investigator Research Ethics and Research Integrity Training conducted at Peking University Human Research Protection Program (PKU HRPP), to further explore continuing quality improvement of investigator ethical training at university level. Methods Conduct systematic review of the archiving files of PKU HRPP investigator training activities during 2012-2018, summarize feedback information from investigators to identify possible experiences for sharing and space for improvement. Results There are some positive experiences for sharing about the training mechanism and practices at PKU HRPP. Conclusions Based on the previous ethical training work and experiences at PKU HRPP, possible proposals for continuing quality improvement may including: strengthening the requirements of ethical training of investigators, encouraging and recognizing ethical training conducted by research teams, emphasizing training Quality and the promotion of sharing and mutual recognition mechanisms for ethical training. Key words: Ethical training; Capacity building; Experiences; Improvement