Research involving Data and Biospecimens Track
2019 AER Conference
B12 - Data and Biospecimens Across International Borders
A. Roxana Lescano, JD, MS Bioethics (c )
Head, Research Administration, NAMRU-6, US Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6
Marianna J. Bledsoe, MA
Chair, Science Policy Advisory Committee, International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories
Chair, International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories Science Policy Committee,
Marianne K. Henderson, MS, CPC
Senior Advisor, Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics and Center for Global Health, National Cancer Institute, NIH, DHHS
Edward E. Bartlett, PhD
International Human Subjects Liaison, Office for Human Research Protections
Speaker(s)
Big data knows no borders; however, a growing number of countries have developed restrictive policies prohibiting data/biospecimen transfer, while others have imposed additional requirements. These requirements introduce challenges that could alter how the research is carried out. This session will describe the landscape of international data transfer requirements highlighting challenges and success stories for international data sharing, as well provide approaches/strategies for overcoming obstacles. During this session, speakers and attendees will:
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the complexities inherent in international data/biospecimen sharing
- Examine challenges and effective strategies for supporting data/biospecimen sharing across borders
- Review the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing, including its three objectives