Research ethics

This section highlights the roles, tasks and themes pertinent to research ethics committees and their members. It identifies key documents including policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures. The materials address the multitude and complexity of themes and issues that research ethics committee members and others working with research ethics may encounter. This resource also acknowledges emerging issues bearing implications for research ethics and the work of review boards and committees. Sharing good practices and benchmarks, the material is intended to strengthen research ethics and support boards and committee members in their work.