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World Medical & Health PolicyVolume 2, Issue 3 p. 1-4 Free Access Of Peer Review, Research Ethics and Journal Publications Arnauld Nicogossian, Arnauld Nicogossian George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorOtmar Kloiber, Otmar Kloiber World Medical AssociationSearch for more papers by this authorThomas Zimmerman, Thomas Zimmerman International Society of Microbial ResistanceSearch for more papers by this authorAnatoly I. Grigoriev, Anatoly I. Grigoriev Russian Academy of SciencesSearch for more papers by this authorNaoru Koizumi, Naoru Koizumi George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorJeremy D Mayer, Jeremy D Mayer George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorKevin Hallock, Kevin Hallock Boston UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorWilliam Jacobs, William Jacobs International Society of Microbial ResistanceSearch for more papers by this authorCharles R. Doarn, Charles R. Doarn University of CincinnatiSearch for more papers by this authorTia Beritashvili, Tia Beritashvili George Mason University and PSOSearch for more papers by this author Arnauld Nicogossian, Arnauld Nicogossian George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorOtmar Kloiber, Otmar Kloiber World Medical AssociationSearch for more papers by this authorThomas Zimmerman, Thomas Zimmerman International Society of Microbial ResistanceSearch for more papers by this authorAnatoly I. Grigoriev, Anatoly I. Grigoriev Russian Academy of SciencesSearch for more papers by this authorNaoru Koizumi, Naoru Koizumi George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorJeremy D Mayer, Jeremy D Mayer George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorKevin Hallock, Kevin Hallock Boston UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorWilliam Jacobs, William Jacobs International Society of Microbial ResistanceSearch for more papers by this authorCharles R. Doarn, Charles R. Doarn University of CincinnatiSearch for more papers by this authorTia Beritashvili, Tia Beritashvili George Mason University and PSOSearch for more papers by this author First published: 17 August 2012 https://doi.org/10.2202/1948-4682.1114Citations: 2AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Blackmer, J. 2010. “The Ethical Obligations of Researchers in Protecting the Rights of Human Research Subjects. World Medical and Health Policy 2 (3) (September). 10.2202/1948-4682.1100 Google Scholar Brody, B. 2010. The Continuing Importance of the Declaration of Helsinki. World Medical and Health Policy 2 (3) (September). 10.2202/1948-4682.1104 Web of Science®Google Scholar Dunlop, BW. 2010. “Should Sensitive Information from Clinical Trials Be Included in Electronic Medical Records Journal of the American Medical Association 304 (6) (August): 685–686. 10.1001/jama.2010.1117 CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar Rogowski, W.H., et al. 2009. “Challenges of Translating Genetic Tests into Clinical and Public Health Practice. Nature Reviews: Genetics 10 (7) (July): 489–495. 10.1038/nrg2606 CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar Roy, B. 1995. “The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment: Biotechnology and the Administrative State. Journal of the National Medical Association 87 (1) (January): 56–67. CASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar Shea, Christopher. 2000. “Don't Talk to the Humans: The Crackdown on Social Science Research. Lingua Franca 10 (6): 26–34. Google Scholar Citing Literature Volume2, Issue3August 2010Pages 1-4 ReferencesRelatedInformation

World Medical & Health PolicyVolume 2, Issue 1 p. 1-3 Free Access Medicine, Ethics, and Information Technology: The Road Ahead Arnauld Nicogossian, Arnauld Nicogossian George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorOtmar Kloiber, Otmar Kloiber World Medical AssociationSearch for more papers by this authorTom Zimmerman, Tom Zimmerman International Society of Microbial ResistanceSearch for more papers by this authorAnatoly I. Grigoriev, Anatoly I. Grigoriev Russian Academy of SciencesSearch for more papers by this authorNaoru Koizumi, Naoru Koizumi George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorJeremy D Mayer, Jeremy D Mayer GMUSearch for more papers by this authorWilliam Jacobs, William Jacobs International Society of Microbial ResistanceSearch for more papers by this authorCharles R. Doarn, Charles R. Doarn University of CincinnatiSearch for more papers by this author Arnauld Nicogossian, Arnauld Nicogossian George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorOtmar Kloiber, Otmar Kloiber World Medical AssociationSearch for more papers by this authorTom Zimmerman, Tom Zimmerman International Society of Microbial ResistanceSearch for more papers by this authorAnatoly I. Grigoriev, Anatoly I. Grigoriev Russian Academy of SciencesSearch for more papers by this authorNaoru Koizumi, Naoru Koizumi George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorJeremy D Mayer, Jeremy D Mayer GMUSearch for more papers by this authorWilliam Jacobs, William Jacobs International Society of Microbial ResistanceSearch for more papers by this authorCharles R. Doarn, Charles R. Doarn University of CincinnatiSearch for more papers by this author First published: 17 August 2012 https://doi.org/10.2202/1948-4682.1063Citations: 3AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article.Citing Literature Volume2, Issue1April 2010Pages 1-3 RelatedInformation

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World Medical & Health PolicyVolume 2, Issue 4 p. 1-5 Free Access Translational Research, Evidence-Based Medicine and Medical Policy Arnauld Nicogossian, Arnauld Nicogossian George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorOtmar Kloiber, Otmar Kloiber World Medical AssociationSearch for more papers by this authorThomas Zimmerman, Thomas Zimmerman International Society of Microbial ResistanceSearch for more papers by this authorAnatoly I. Grigoriev, Anatoly I. Grigoriev Russian Academy of SciencesSearch for more papers by this authorNaoru Koizumi, Naoru Koizumi George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorJeremy D Mayer, Jeremy D Mayer George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorJessica Heineman-Pieper, Jessica Heineman-Pieper George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorCharles R. Doarn, Charles R. Doarn University of CincinnatiSearch for more papers by this authorEdward J. Septimus, Edward J. Septimus Chair of Advisory board, HCA Health Care Systems and IDSASearch for more papers by this authorWilliam Jacobs, William Jacobs International Society of Microbial ResistanceSearch for more papers by this authorTia Beritashvili, Tia Beritashvili George Mason University and PSOSearch for more papers by this author Arnauld Nicogossian, Arnauld Nicogossian George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorOtmar Kloiber, Otmar Kloiber World Medical AssociationSearch for more papers by this authorThomas Zimmerman, Thomas Zimmerman International Society of Microbial ResistanceSearch for more papers by this authorAnatoly I. Grigoriev, Anatoly I. Grigoriev Russian Academy of SciencesSearch for more papers by this authorNaoru Koizumi, Naoru Koizumi George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorJeremy D Mayer, Jeremy D Mayer George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorJessica Heineman-Pieper, Jessica Heineman-Pieper George Mason UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorCharles R. Doarn, Charles R. Doarn University of CincinnatiSearch for more papers by this authorEdward J. Septimus, Edward J. Septimus Chair of Advisory board, HCA Health Care Systems and IDSASearch for more papers by this authorWilliam Jacobs, William Jacobs International Society of Microbial ResistanceSearch for more papers by this authorTia Beritashvili, Tia Beritashvili George Mason University and PSOSearch for more papers by this author First published: 17 August 2012 https://doi.org/10.2202/1948-4682.1145Citations: 3AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI). 2009. " €246 million to support public-private research cooperation for a fast development of better medicines." europa.eu > EUROPA > Press Room > Press Releases (accessed November 20, 2010). Hodes RJ et al. 2010. "Aging Research: Translating Scientific Discovery into Clinical Intervention. World Medical and Health Policy Journal 2 (4): Art. 2. Kraemer JD and Gostin LO. 2009. "Science, Politics, and Values: The Politicization of Professional Practice Guidelines JAMA 301 (6): 665– 667. Lean MEJ, Mann JI, Hoek JA, Elliot RM and Schofield G. 2008. "Translational Research: From Evidence-Based Medicine to Sustainable Solutions for Public Health Problems. British Medical Journal 337: a863. Stevenson KB et al. 2010. "Policy implications of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America's Research Plan for Reducing Healthcare-Associated Infections. Inf. Control and Hosp Epid. 31(2). Wehling M. 2008. "Translational Medicine: Science or Wishful Thinking. Journal of Translational Medicine 6(3). Woolf SH. 2008. "The Meaning of Translational Research and Why It Matters. JAMA 299: 211– 213. Citing Literature Volume2, Issue4December 2010Pages 1-5 ReferencesRelatedInformation

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