Building a Culture of Ethical Research & Responsible Innovation: Research Ethics Committee and GCP Training at BBC

Building a Culture of Ethical Research & Responsible Innovation

Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre successfully conducted the Research Ethics Committee and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training Programme to strengthen participants’ knowledge of ethical research practices, Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) functioning, informed consent, participant safety, and regulatory compliance.

The programme aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of ethical principles in biomedical and clinical research while promoting responsible research practices and improved standards in healthcare innovation.

Expert Resource Persons

The training programme featured distinguished experts who shared their knowledge and professional experience in research ethics, clinical research, and institutional ethics committee operations.

Dr. Vimal M.

MD (CMC Vellore), PGDBE, FAIMER, ACME

• Professor of Pathology, SMVMCH

• Chairperson, IEC – Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre

• Chairperson, IEC for Observational Studies, JIPMER, Puducherry

• Chairperson, IEC (Human Studies), IGMCRI, Puducherry

• Chairperson, JRMCH Ethics Committee, Tamil Nadu

Dr. Nishanthi A.

MD (JIPMER), PGDBE, ACME

• Professor of Pharmacology, SMVMCH

• Chairperson, Takshashila Ethics Committee, Tamil Nadu

• Member, IEC for Observational Studies, JIPMER, Puducherry

• Member Secretary, SMVMCH Ethics Committee

• Member, Institutional Animal Ethics Committee

Key Highlights of the Programme

The programme included expert-led sessions, practical case studies, and a mock IEC review to provide participants with practical insights into ethical decision-making and ethics committee procedures.

Key topics covered included:

• Research ethics and ethical principles in biomedical research

• Institutional Ethics Committee roles and review procedures

• Informed consent and participant rights

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

• Participant safety and protection

• Regulatory compliance and responsible research conduct

• Practical case studies and mock IEC review

These sessions encouraged participants to understand the importance of maintaining ethical standards throughout the research process and ensuring the protection, dignity, and rights of research participants.

Promoting Ethical Research and Responsible Innovation

The training programme reinforced the importance of integrating ethical principles into scientific research and clinical development. By bringing together expert resource persons and participants, the initiative supported capacity building in research ethics and contributed to strengthening responsible healthcare innovation.

Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre sincerely thanks Dr. Vimal M., Dr. Nishanthi A., and all participants for their valuable contributions and active involvement in making the programme successful.

Ethical Research. Responsible Innovation. Better Healthcare.