2.2 A Research Ethics Timeline

In the previous learning unit, we started to discuss the importance of research integrity for you. This activity outlines in some detail which events have led to the growing interest in the ethical regulation of research. Browse the Research Ethics Timeline to learn about the key milestones. Focus on the events of the last decades. When reading, notice which integrity issues are particularly pressing in current scientific research.

Source: David B. Resnik, J.D., Ph.D., National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences/ National Institutes of Health