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ACEAS - INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMITTEE

Creating new knowledge with Ethics

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Years of Research Experience

Our staff works closely with the institution’s leadership, IEC administration, and research compliance representatives to understand the specific requirements and preferences for working together. Our clients have expressed their appreciation for this level of involvement. It helps pave the way for close and long-term relationships.

Internal Compliance

ACEAS IEC also looks critically at its own processes and procedures through regular internal compliance audits to ensure the highest levels of compliance with regulations

National and International Guidelines

The Ethics Committee adheres to a comprehensive framework of national and international ethical guidelines, legal statutes, and regulatory requirements to ensure the protection of human participants and the integrity of healthcare research.

Welcome to the Ethics Committee

"Guiding Ethical Excellence in Healthcare Research."

The Ethics Committee serves as a dedicated body ensuring that all research and practices conducted under our institution uphold the highest standards of ethical integrity, respect for human dignity, and compliance with national and international guidelines. Our mission is to safeguard the rights, safety, and well-being of individuals involved in research, while promoting responsible and ethical conduct across all professional domains. Through transparent review processes and ongoing oversight, we support a culture of ethical awareness and accountability.

Key Focus Areas

Research Ethics

Human subject protection
Animal research ethics
Scientific integrity
Review of research proposals for ethical compliance

Clinical Ethics

Patient rights and autonomy
End-of-life care
Informed consent and capacity assessment

Education and Training

Promoting ethical literacy among staff, students, and stakeholders
Conducting ethics workshops, seminars, and case reviews

Policy Review and Development

Advising on or drafting codes of ethics
Reviewing institutional policies for ethical implications

Objective and Purpose

The primary purpose of the Ethics Committee is to ensure that all healthcare research involving human participants is conducted ethically, responsibly, and in accordance with established legal and regulatory standards. The committee acts as an independent body that reviews and monitors research protocols to protect the rights, safety, and well-being of participants.

Participant Protection
To safeguard the dignity, rights, safety, and well-being of individuals participating in clinical, biomedical, or behavioural research.
Ethical Review of Research Proposals
To evaluate research protocols for ethical compliance, scientific validity, informed consent processes, and risk-benefit balance.
Compliance with Guidelines
To ensure adherence to national and international ethical guidelines (e.g., ICMR, GCP, Declaration of Helsinki) and applicable legal frameworks.
Monitoring and Oversight
To monitor ongoing studies for ethical compliance, protocol adherence, and adverse event reporting.
Promoting Ethical Awareness
To foster ethical awareness and best practices among researchers and healthcare professionals through education and guidance.
Conflict of Interest Management
To identify and manage potential conflicts of interest among researchers or committee members.
Transparency and Accountability

To ensure complete transparency for all stakeholders and their proper accountability as per the established guidelines