Onerous government-related topics that bewilder many bench scientists are expertly demystified in this new book, The Law in the Laboratory: A View from Two Benches. Topics include the federal grant allocations process, strings attached to ' public' funding for science, scientific misconduct, the role of the FDA, research on human and animal subjects, financial conflicts of interest, and intellectual property. The book discusses quid pro quos-what the government expects in return for funding scientific research, and the types of contracts and laws that are used to ensure that everyone keeps their promises. Those conducting federally funded research-from new students to seasoned principal investigators-will better understand their roles and rights, how their research translates into ' real-world' applications, and the reasoning behind all the red tape. Illustrated with multiple case studies and scenarios, students and teachers of ethics, biotechnology, and law will also find it informative. The Law in the Laboratory is written by Robert P. Charrow, a former senior Reagan administration official and currently a Washington, D.C. lawyer specializing in scientific research, biotechnology and product development, and medical issues. Contents: 1. What Is the Law and How Much of It Does a Researcher Need to Know?; 2. What is the Source of Federal Funding and How Is It Awarded?; 3. What is a Grant and How Does It Differ From a Procurement Contract or Cooperative Agreement?; 4. How Is the ' Integrity of Research' Regulated-Scientific Misconduct?; 5. What Is ' Human Subjects Research' and How Is It Regulated?; 6. Does the Government Care About a Researcher' s Outside Sources of Income?; 7. Who Owns ' Your' Data and Specimens?; 8. What Are ' Patent Rights' and Should I Care?; 9. What Regulations Govern the Welfare of Laboratory Animals?; Index.

Onerous government-related topics that bewilder many bench scientists are expertly demystified in this new book, "The Law in the Laboratory: A View from Two Benches". This book covers topics including the federal grant allocations process, strings attached to "public" funding for science, scientific misconduct, the role of the FDA, research on human and animal subjects, financial conflicts of interest, and intellectual property. The book discusses quid pro quos - what the government expects in return for funding scientific research, and the types of contracts and laws that are used to ensure that everyone keeps their promises.Those conducting federally funded research - from new students to seasoned principal investigators - will better understand their roles and rights, how their research translates into "real-world" applications, and the reasoning behind all the red tape. Illustrated with multiple case studies and scenarios, students and teachers of ethics, biotechnology, and law will also find it informative. "The Law in the Laboratory" is written by Robert P. Charrow, a former senior Reagan administration official and currently a Washington, D.C. lawyer specializing in scientific research, biotechnology and product development, and medical issues.