Season 2, Episode 1: Ethics and Evolution in Clinical Trials

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The history of human research isn’t just in the past—it’s in every consent form, every protocol, every rule we follow today.

In this solo kickoff to Season 2, Suzanne takes us on a powerful and personal journey through some of the most defining—and devastating—events in research history. From the Nazi experiments and Tuskegee study to the story of Henrietta Lacks, this episode confronts the ethical failures that led to today’s clinical trial safeguards.

We’ll explore how these moments shaped modern practices around:

• Informed consent
• Independent oversight (like IRBs)
• Vulnerable population protections
• Post-marketing surveillance

Whether you’re in the clinical research world or simply curious about what really drives ethical standards, this episode offers both context and heart.

📚 References and Further Reading:

• The Nuremberg Code
• Willowbrook Hepatitis Studies
• Jewish Chronic Disease Hospital Study
• Tuskegee Syphilis Study
• Henrietta Lacks – The Immortal Life
• Jesse Gelsinger Case
• Thalidomide Tragedy
• Vioxx Withdrawal
• Belviq
• Zantac Recall

💬 Feedback welcome!
 Let me know what resonated—or if you'd like to hear more episodes like this. Email me anytime at [e-mail] or connect at https://www.iceconsultingllc.com/.

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• Website: https://www.iceconsultingllc.com/home
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnersuzannem/

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