Ethical Review Committees

Ethical Review Committees are groups of experts that evaluate research studies involving people, animals, or sensitive data to ensure they are designed and conducted responsibly. Their primary goal is to protect participants from harm, respect their rights, and ensure the research is conducted ethically. They review proposals to confirm that risks are minimized, informed consent is adequate, and privacy is maintained. By doing so, they help maintain high standards of integrity and social responsibility in research, ensuring that scientific progress does not come at the expense of ethical principles.