Webinars

Webinar series: Défits en éthique de la recherche en santé en Afrique / Challenges in Health Research Ethics in Africa

Hosted in collaboration with Le Centre de Recherche et de Formation en Éthique Appliquée (CRFEA), l’Université de Kinshasa, l’Université Catholique de Bukavu.

Note: Webinars are in French with English translation via Zoom if needed

Webinar Title Presenter Dates/Times Location Registration
Consentement éclairé en Afrique dans un contexte de supériorité Médecin-Patient: Dilemme entre la guérison et l'autonomie Dr. Hypolite Muhindo Mavoko,  spécialiste en médecine tropicale à l'Université de Kinshasa December 11, 2025 8-9am EST Online via Zoom To register for this event email: enouvet@uwo.ca
Protection des droits des participants à une recherche : regard du droit positif congolais Dr. Nathalie Vumilia Nakabanda, Université Catholique de Bukavu January 8, 2026, 8-9am EST Online via Zoom To register for this event email: enouvet@uwo.ca
TBA TBA February 12, 2026, 8-9am EST Online via Zoom TBA
TBA TBA March 12, 2026, 8-9am EST Online via Zoom TBA
TBA TBA April 9, 2026, 8-9am EST Online via Zoom TBA

About the Series

This webinar series aims to strengthen and highlight the knowledge and skills of francophone African researchers working in health research ethics.

Specific Objectives:

  • Promote strong ethical practices in the design, implementation, and dissemination of health research.
  • Facilitate dialogue and exchange on ethical and sociocultural challenges in African research contexts.
  • Identify opportunities for training and capacity-building to support ethical research practices that protect participants’ rights, dignity, and safety.

Note: Webinars are in French