Ethics & human research November–December 2026

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• American Academy of Family Physicians · Nov 24, 2025 Tip sheet and summaries Annals of Family Medicine November/December 2025

  Researchers analyzed data from 54,376 adults aged 45 and older in Australia, finding that higher continuity of care was associated with a lower probability of acute preventable hospitalization. A 9.8% to 23.5% lower risk was seen when increasing the Continuity of Care Index from the 45th to the 50th percentile. This suggests strengthen...

• Osaka University · Aug 19, 2024 More than just medicine: Proactive approach responds to ethical issues facing medical care teams

  A research group at Osaka University proposes two proactive ethics consultation methods: inter-professional ethics rounds and patient note reviews. These methods aim to improve clinical decision-making by addressing ethical issues in a more proactive manner, leading to better medical care and alleviated moral anguish among medical staff.

• University of Technology Sydney · Nov 3, 2024 From compliance to conversation: New guidelines push for ethical reflection in research reporting

  A new study calls for the adoption of new research ethics policies to foster learning and discussion of ethical issues. The guidelines aim to shift from compliance-based ethics to promoting ethical norms and practices.

• George Mason University · Sep 8, 2026 Albanese Receives funding for 2026 Global Scale-Up Campus 'Incheon Univ. X'

  George Mason University has selected three companies for its 2026 Global Scale-Up Campus 'Incheon Univ. X' initiative. Massimiliano Albanese will provide advisory services for the program, supporting U.S. activities. Funding for Albanese's services was provided by Mason Korea IUCF and will last from August 2026 to November 2026.

• American Federation for Aging Research · Oct 26, 2026 Nir Barzilai, MD (Albert Einstein College Of Medicine), Lauren B. Gerlach, DO, MS (University Of Michigan), and Richard J. Hodes, MD (National Institute On Aging) to be honored by AFAR on November 5

  Nir Barzilai, Lauren B. Gerlach, and Richard J. Hodes will receive AFAR's Scientific Awards of Distinction for their groundbreaking work in aging research. The ceremony will take place on November 5, 2026, at the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting.

• Cardiovascular Research Foundation · Mar 25, 2026 Registration for TCT 2026 now open

  Registration is now open for TCT 2026, the annual scientific symposium of CRF, taking place October 31 - November 3 in San Diego. The event will feature a dynamic program with groundbreaking research and expert-led tutorials.