Health Research
Health research aims to find better ways to treat, prevent and cure disease.
This vital component of healthcare can take multiple forms and present a variety of risks and opportunities. Whether it is a clinical trial, secondary data research, research ethics board protocol review, or a material transfer agreement, we keep the aims of the study top of mind while advising researchers, funders, and health care organizations. We also advise on deidentification of data for research purposes, and questions of research versus quality.
Our services include:
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Agreements - Material transfer, clinical trial, data sharing, basic science
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Research ethics board advice
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Research misconduct
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Protocol reviews
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Informed consents
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Deidentified data
Connect with our team
Mary Jane Dykeman
Samara Starkman
Upcoming Events
Explore upcoming events designed to support legal professionals, organizations, and boards in navigating today’s evolving legal landscape. From governance and compliance to privacy, health, and data law, our expert-led sessions offer practical guidance and timely insights.
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FILTER EVENTS
CBA Privacy and Access Law Conference
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025
IN-PERSON
Hosted by: Canadian Bar Association
Featuring: Samara Starkman, Steven Tam
The CBA Privacy and Access Law Conference brings together leading experts to examine the future of privacy, access, and AI in Canada. INQ’s Samara Starkman and Steven Tam will contribute their perspectives on key issues shaping privacy due diligence in transactions and data sharing in healthcare.
Canadian Technology Law Conference: Democracy and the Information Society
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
IN-PERSON | 9:00AM
Hosted by: Dalhousie University
Featuring: Tricia Ralph
Hosted by Dalhousie University ’s Law & Technology Institute, this two-day event explores how technology is reshaping democracy and governance. Topics include AI accountability, online safety, disinformation, and digital rights. INQ’s Tricia Ralph will be speaking on the panel “Good governance and public administration”.