Regulation and Ethics Review of Research
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Research involving human participants needs, in principle, to be reviewed by a capable Research Ethics Committee (REC) – also called an Institutional Review Board (IRB). The ethical review of research protocols before research studies are started has become an essential requirement of good research in all but a very few countries.
In the case of 'international collaborative health research' involving researchers and funding from high income countries to conduct research for health in low and middle income countries this is especially important and ethical review is often complex. In addition, research is becoming increasingly international and takes place in more than one country at the same time.
Capable RECs/IRBs and - where appropriate - national ethics committees, high quality ethics guidelines that adapt international guidelines to local conditions, and effective management of or 'standard operating procedures' for RECs/IRBs will all facilitate the conduct of ethical research and will minimise the risks and maximise the benefits of research for health – especially in low and middle income countries.
This section of HRWeb provides crucial contact information for ethics reviews of health research in countries. The information is being provided partly by COHRED but increasingly by Research Ethics Committees themselves under an agreement with HRWeb.
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| SARETI - EDCTP Call for applications - The Ethics, Law and Human Rights Collaborating Centre (ELH) of the UNAIDS/WHO African AIDS Vaccine Programme funded by the European and Developing Country Clinical Trials partnership (EDCTP) is offering five scholarships for Research Ethics Committee members in Africa to attend the South African Research Ethics Training Initiative?s (SARETI) modules on Institutionalizing Ethical Review of Health Research and Ethical Issues in HIV Vaccine Trials. Overview The aim of this training programme is for sub-Saharan African REC members to gain theoretical and practical knowledge in the ethical review of complex protocols such as HIV prevention trials and in institutionalising research ethics review in their home institution. Duration: 2 weeks Dates: 10-21 September 2012 Venue: University of KwaZulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Module Description Module 1: Ethical issues in HIV preventative research This module will expose students to the complexities and controversies associated with ethical issues in complex multinational trials of HIV prevention products, and cover relevant international and local ethical guidelines. This module provides a useful platform from which to debate international collaborative research undertaken in resource-poor settings with vulnerable populations of varied cultural backgrounds on a socially stigmatizing condition. Students will apply ethical thinking to particular circumstances in HIV prevention research. The module also addresses informed decision-making, standard of care, payment to participants and enrolment of adolescents and children. Module Coordinator: Prof Graham Lindegger Module 2: Institutionalizing Ethical Review of Health Research This module focuses on implementing institutional ethics review of research. It covers all aspects of Ethics Review Committees functioning; requirements; existing international and national African guidelines; different models; relationships with host institutions; and facilitating and maintaining institutional change. Conflict management between members of REC?s or different REC?s in multi-centre trials is also addressed. Module Coordinator: Prof Mariana Kruger Module Assignments Substantial time is allocated between lectures in which attendees are expected to prepare and complete a written assignment for each module. The assignments are a compulsory item and acceptance of the award implies acceptance of this condition. On successful completion of the training modules and submission of written assignments participants will receive a certificate of completion from SARETI. Please note that assignments will need to be submitted for examination before you depart to your home country. Scholarship The scholarship includes module fees, training material, return economy flights, airport shuttle within Pietermaritzburg, accommodation, breakfast, dinner, and nominal per diem. Please note that visa costs and travel within your own country are for your own account. Who should apply? African Research Ethics Committee (REC) chairs and members as well as people involved in establishing RECs in African institutions and/or countries. Applicants should be residents of an African country, fluent in the English language (oral and written) and have at least a 4 year Bachelor?s degree to be eligible to apply. Note: SARETI teaching and evaluation is conducted entirely in English. Application Please complete and forward the enclosed application to mailto:singhn7@ukzn.ac.za. The completed application form must be accompanied by a 1 page CV and signed letter of support from a suitable institutional official. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please submit your application no later than 01 June 2012, as space is limited. Only successful applicants will be notified, if you do not receive notification of award by 15 June 2012, please consider your application unsuccessful. Contact Nivedhna Singh mailto:singhn7@ukzn.ac.za Fax +27 33 260 6065 Tel+27 33 260 6165 | South Africa | Boitumelo Mokgatla-Moipolai | 10/09/2012 - 21/09/2012 | - | SARETIEDCTPCallforapplicationsandapplicationform2012.doc |
| ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR RESEARCH ETHICS (3 year contract): VACANCY NO. ORD 1/2012: - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR RESEARCH ETHICS Position at the University of Botswana(3 year contract): VACANCY NO. ORD 1/2012: | Botswana | Boitumelo Mokgatla-Moipolai | 16/05/2012 - 31/07/2012 | - | ubadvert.pdf |
| PROGRAMA DE ACTUALIZACION CURRICULAR DEL EJE HUMANISTICO EN LA UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL ECUADOR - DENTRO DEL PROCESO DE MODERNIZACION INSTITUCIONAL SE DESARROLLA EL PROCESO DE ACTUALIZACION CURRICULAR DE LAS 73 CARRERAS DE TODA LA UNIVERSIDAD. | Ecuador | EDMUNDO ESTEVEZ | 12/03/2012 - 31/12/2012 | Visit the website  |
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