The Office of the Associate Director for Science (OADS) plays an integral role in EPO scientific and programmatic activities.  The OADS provides a wide range of support to EPO staff and assignees.   Some of the functions of the OADS include 

• Advise EPO director and staff on science issues Assess scientific misconduct

• Conduct scientific ethics training

• Manage EPO adherence to IRB

• Clear manuscripts and other publications

• Collaborate/coordinate with other parts of CDC and
  outside organizations on science issues 

• CDC/ATSDR Privacy Rule Homepage  

• Overview of Scientific Procedures

• Human Subjects Review Brochure

• Human Subjects Review FAQs

• Human Subjects Review Process Flowchart

• CDC IRB Forms (CDC ADS)

Current Issue: September 2004 HHS Provides Guidance on Financial Relationships and Interests in Research Involving Human Subjects CDC to Co-sponsor an International Conference on Health and Human Rights Ethical Dilemmas in Public Health Special Series: Historical Perspective on Ethical Principles in Human Subjects Research: The Belmont Report Human Subjects Activity Training Calendar: Update ADS Staff Update OHRP Update

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