Table 1:

Characteristics that make research deserving of the public’s trust

Characteristic	Explanation
Disseminated research results are reliable	The purpose of biomedical research, like all scientific research, is to advance understanding of the natural world.
Research creates increased social value	The desire for greater human well-being and improved health care steers public and other resources to the biomedical research community.
Research is conducted ethically	There are international norms and standards regarding the use and treatment of animals and humans that should be observed in the conduct of biomedical research.