Walter Reed Army Institute for Research
Silver Spring, MD
Liza Dawson, PhD, MA is Chief of Bioethics, IRB chair, and Research Integrity officer at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, MD. WRAIR is a DOD-funded research institution conducting research in infectious diseases and brain and behavioral health in the US and at multiple international sites. Dr. Dawson leads a bioethics consultation service at WRAIR to assist researchers and leaders grappling with ethical issues in research. She also leads a small team which provides training and education on Responsible Conduct of Research for all WRAIR investigators and research staff. Recently during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Dawson’s team has initiated a Community Engagement program for WRAIR in the DC metropolitan area. Within bioethics, Dr. Dawson’s main interests and publications are in the area of clinical trial design, community engagement, intersection of research and public health activities, and oversight of human research.
D08 - [IN-PERSON ONLY] IRB Chairs Community‐Building Networking Forum
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET