A lot of the things that we went over during Responsible Conduct in Research seem like common sense at the first glance, but it is just surprising how often we neglect them in the research environment. One thing Dr. Mclay mentioned in his seminar really caught my attention is that most of the unethical behaviors in research is due to negligence and carelessness instead of intentional cheating. Having worked in a lab myself, I realize how easy it is to make mistake if not paying enough attention to my work, since most of the procedures in the labs are very detail-oriented.
I really enjoyed the movie, And The Band Played On. This movie definitely carries through its messages regarding ethical research conducts from many different perspectives, touching on issues like clinical experiments on human, privacy protection for patients, and the integrity of being a scientist. The protagonist in the movie, Don Francis, set up a good model for us to follow. His passion for research and his eagerness to search for the truth are the key characteristics of a good scientist.
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