Understanding the Role of an Ethics Committee in Research

🔍 An ethics committee reviews and approves research involving human subjects before it begins.

🧪 The committee evaluates the social value and scientific validity of the research.

🤝 The selection of participants and the distribution of burdens and benefits are assessed for fairness.

🔍 Ethics committees evaluate the risks and benefits of a research study.

🔬 Community involvement and engagement are important considerations.

📝 Informed consent and participant well-being are evaluated.

A research ethics committee ensures that studies are conducted ethically and that participants are always protected.