About Us

Functions:

a. Ethical Review and Approval:

• Review research proposals involving human subjects to assess their compliance with ethical principles, regulatory requirements, and international guidelines.
• Ensure that researchers obtain informed consent from participants and protect their rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Evaluate the potential risks and benefits of research projects and ensure that they are justified and minimized.
• Approve research protocols that meet ethical standards and provide recommendations for addressing any ethical concerns.

• 2. Policy Development and Guidance:

     • Develop and disseminate policies, guidelines, and standards for ethical conduct in research.
     • Provide guidance and support to researchers, research institutions, and ethics committees on ethical issues related to research involving human subjects.
     • Foster awareness and understanding of ethical principles and regulatory requirements among stakeholders in the research community.

     c. Training and Capacity Building:

     • Conduct training programs, workshops, and seminars to educate researchers, ethics committee members, and other stakeholders on ethical principles and best practices in research ethics.
     • Build the capacity of research institutions and ethics committees to effectively review and oversee research involving human subjects.
     • Promote a culture of ethical conduct and responsible research practices within the research community.

     d. Monitoring and Oversight:

     • Monitor compliance with approved research protocols and ethical standards throughout the duration of research projects.
     • Conduct periodic reviews or audits of research activities to ensure adherence to ethical principles and regulatory requirements.
     • Investigate and address any allegations of research misconduct or breaches of ethical standards.

     e. Public Engagement and Advocacy:

     • Engage with the public, policymakers, and other stakeholders to raise awareness of ethical issues in research and foster dialogue on ethical considerations.
     • Advocate for the protection of research participants’ rights and the promotion of ethical conduct in research at the national and international levels.
     • Collaborate with relevant government agencies, institutions, and organizations to advance the ethical governance of research.

   

• By fulfilling these functions, the National Research Ethics Board (NREB) plays a critical role in ensuring the ethical conduct of research involving human subjects and promoting the integrity and credibility of the scientific enterprise.