The University of Alberta serves the community by the dissemination of knowledge through teaching and the discovery of knowledge through research. As one of Canada’s largest research-intensive universities, the University of Alberta is committed to excellence in research based on the highest national and international standards, and to actively promoting the important role of research in teaching. As part of its commitment to the creation and dissemination of knowledge, the University of Alberta fosters an environment of open inquiry and academic freedom in which individuals can pursue scholarly activities. To this end, the University will ensure:
- the highest standards of practice and ethical conduct.
- that human research participants are treated safely and with respect.
- that activities involving animals are conducted with full respect for animal welfare.
Any research conducted within University facilities, or undertaken by persons connected to the University, involving human subjects, animals or biohazardous materials must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate University Research Ethics Board (REB) or Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC).
The Research Ethics Office provides effective, integrated support for and administration of all aspects of the ethics review and approval process for research involving human participants and research, teaching and testing involving animals.
REO Vision
To achieve the highest possible ethical standards in the review and conduct of research and scholarship.
Mission
- To develop and implement policies which uphold and advance the current highest standards for the ethical conduct of research involving humans and animals.
- To promote a culture of ethical responsibility through education and training of the research and scholarly community.
- To provide integrated, effective, efficient and compliant systems for ethics review and oversight for University research
- To support applicants and reviewers throughout the ethics review and compliance processes