Research Ethics Committees (REC)

Research Ethics Committees (RECs) are groups of experts that review proposed research studies involving human participants. Their main role is to ensure that the research is ethical, respectful of participants' rights, and conducted safely. They evaluate plans to protect participants from harm, ensure informed consent is obtained, and assess how the research benefits outweigh risks. RECs help maintain public trust by overseeing that studies follow ethical guidelines and standards. Their review is essential for safeguarding participants’ well-being while allowing important scientific investigations to proceed responsibly.