CIOMS (Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences)

CIOMS, the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences, is an organization that develops guidelines to ensure ethical and scientifically sound practices in medical research involving humans. It works globally with various health and research organizations to promote responsible conduct in clinical trials and public health studies. Its guidelines help protect participants, ensure data quality, and foster trust in medical research, especially across different countries and cultures. In essence, CIOMS provides internationally recognized standards to support safe and ethical medical research practices worldwide.