1. Dr Catherine Gangell, Manager Research Integrity
Researcher Induction
Research Integrity, Ethics and Hazardous Materials
Dr Catherine Gangell, Manager Research Integrity
18/JUL/2018

2. Research Integrity Office
Research Integrity Office
The Research Integrity Team is here to provide assistance to help facilitate high quality research that is conducted with integrity and within the legislative framework
Responsible Conduct of Research
Hazardous Materials
Human Research Ethics
Animal Research Ethics
Animal Welfare

3. Research Integrity Office
Research Integrity Office
Hazardous Materials
Biosafety: Dr Bernadette Bradley
Radiation Safety: Dr Matt Carroll
Chemicals and Poisons: Amy Bowater
Defence Trade Control Act: Dr Catherine Gangell
Human Research Ethics
Ethics Support Officers: Wendy Jacobs (Hlth), Heather Johnson (S&E), Pam Lee (CBS), Stephanie Holmquest (Hum)
Ethics Officer: Alina Dmitrieva
Animal Research Ethics
Manager Animal Facility: Dr Beng Chua
Animal Welfare
Animal Welfare Officer: Tara Pike
Scientific Officers: Kodee King and Ashleigh Wolfe
Responsible Conduct of Research
Manager Research Integrity: Dr Catherine Gangell

4.
Research Integrity

5. Research Integrity
All researchers at Curtin University must conduct research in accordance with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
Eight principles of responsible research conduct
16 responsibilities of researchers

6. Research Integrity Research Integrity Professional Development Course
Research Integrity
Research Integrity Professional Development Course
iPerform for Staff
Blackboard for Students
Curtin University’s Policies
Research Management Policy
Responsible Conduct of Research Policy and Procedure
Authorship, Peer Review and Publication of Research Findings Policy and Procedure
Research Data and Primary Materials Policy

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Hazardous Materials

8. Hazardous Materials Hazard Identification Tool When should it be used
Hazardous Materials
Hazard Identification Tool
Identify some of the hazards (biological, radiology, chemicals, poisons).
Receive feedback telling you about the major State and Federal legislation that regulate the use of the hazards that you identify.
Help you to seek the necessary approvals and prepare the risk assessment.
When should it be used
At the start of employment
At the start of a new project
As part of candidacy
How is it accessed
Online for staff and students at

9. Hazardous Materials Poisons Act Radiation Safety Act
Gene Technology Act
Quarantine Act
Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act
National Health Security Act
Defence Trade Control Act
Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
Curtin University’s Research Management Policy
Curtin University’s Responsible Conduct of Research Policy

10. Hazardous Materials
Permit and licence requests can be submitted electronically through InfoEd:

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Human Research Ethics

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Human Research Ethics
Human research is conducted with or about people, or their data or tissue.
Taking part in surveys, interviews or focus groups
Undergoing psychological, physiological or medical testing or treatment
Being observed by researchers
Researchers having access to the participants’ personal documents or other materials
The collection and use of participants’ body organs, tissues, fluids or exhaled breath
Access to participants’ information as part of an existing published or unpublished source or database

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Human Research Ethics
National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (NHMRC)
Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
Curtin University’s Research Management Policy
Curtin University’s Responsible Conduct of Research Policy

14. Human Research Ethics – Core principles
Respect for human beings
Regard for the welfare, beliefs, customs etc
Research merit and integrity
Scientific validity of the project
Justice
No unfair burden, exploitation etc
Beneficence
Benefits must outweigh/justify the risks

15. Human Research Ethics Three categories for review
Human Research Ethics
Three categories for review
Negligible risk (<5 days), Low risk (~2-3 weeks), High risk (~6 weeks)
Applications can be submitted electronically through InfoEd:

16. Animal Research Ethics
Animal Research Ethics

17. Animal Research Ethics
Animal Research Ethics
An animal is defined as “any live non-human vertebrate (that is, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, encompassing domestic animals, purpose-bred animals, livestock, wildlife) and cephalopods”
Animal research is divided into three categories:
Observational studies
Teaching studies
Research studies

18. Animal Research Ethics
Animal Research Ethics
Animal Welfare Act (WA) 2002
Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 8th edition
Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
Curtin University’s Research Management Policy
Curtin University’s Responsible Conduct of Research Policy

19. Animal Research Ethics – 3 R’s
Animal Research Ethics – 3 R’s
The replacement of animals with other methods
The reduction in the number of animals used by good experimental design and use of statistics.
The refinement of techniques used to reduce adverse impact.

20. Animal Research Ethics
Animal Research Ethics
Applications can be submitted electronically through InfoEd: