September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025
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Building Trust in Research: Ethics and Compliance for Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Building Trust in Research: Ethics and Compliance for Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Dr. Celeste Sheftel
Dr. Celeste Sheftel
Manager, Research Integrity and Compliance, University of Minnesota
Abstract
Abstract
What does it mean to conduct science responsibly? This seminar will explore the foundations of responsible conduct of research (RCR), from navigating federal regulations and preventing misconduct, to addressing new ethical considerations like AI in research and partnerships with Indigenous communities. Drawing on her experience as both a PhD researcher and a Research Integrity and Compliance Manager, Celeste will share real-world hurdles, practical resources, and updates from major funding agencies as well as federal executive orders. Join us for a broad but approachable overview of how to keep wildlife and natural science research ethical, compliant, and impactful.
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Biosketch
Dr. Celeste Sheftel is the Research Integrity and Compliance Manager at the University of Minnesota, where she oversees research integrity education initiatives, training, and outreach. She earned her PhD in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and, following her doctoral training, joined the UMN IACUC team as a Compliance Specialist. With a background spanning both biomedical sciences and research compliance, she brings a practical, researcher-focused perspective to issues of ethics, integrity, and compliance in the research enterprise.
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