Professional Organizations

Applied Research Ethics National Association (ARENA)
ARENA is a national organization for professionals concerned with issues relating to the protection of human participants; the humane care and treatment of animals; scientific misconduct; ethical decision-making in healthcare; and other ethical issues pertaining to biomedical and social science research. http://www.primr.org/membership/about.html

Association for Practical and Professional Ethics
The Association promotes ethics through workshops, publications, study opportunities in the field and electronic networking. http://www.indiana.edu/~appe/

National Bioethics Advisory Commission (NBAC)
The NBAC authors reports on a wide range of issues in the field of bioethics. Their web site includes news and information about the commission as well as downloadable versions of their reports. http://www.bioethics.gov

Society of Research Administrators International (SRA)
SRA is dedicated to the education and the professional development of research administrators, as well as the enhancement of public understanding of the importance of research and its administration. SRA is also a host organization to the Responsible Conduct of Researcher Education Consortium (RCREC). http://www.srainternational.org/newweb/default.cfm

The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
NCURA is a professional organization for professionals engaged in research administration. NCURA promotes professional development, the sharing of knowledge, and building communities of practice. http://www.ncura.edu