'No consequences' for violating human rights in privately funded research in Canada, says ethics expert. Ethics experts say Canadians should think twice about becoming research participants, because the federal body that holds universities accountable to ethical standards has no jurisdiction over privately funded studies.

“Canada could find advantage by positioning itself as a country of excellence for smaller studies or more complex studies requiring innovative designs, the type ethica CRO has excelled with in the past."

Trials & Errors: Life saving drugs must be tested on human subjects before they’re made available to us all. One woman is pushing hard to make sure those subjects get the humanity they deserve.

Dr. Janice Parente: A scientist with entrepreneurial DNA

Guarding the Guinea Pigs: Human volunteers in clinical drug trials are less protected than animals. One woman is working to change that.

Clinical trial company calls for 'bill of rights'

Human test subjects need protection - A Montreal company that conducts clinical trials is calling on the federal government for an official bill of rights to protect those who take part in human drug trials.