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Institute Ethics Committee

The Institute Human Ethics Committee (IHEC-NIT Meghalaya) shall carry out the ethical review of the research proposals involving the use of human samples/participants in accordance with the ICMR and other regulatory guidelines and the SOP of the Institute Human Ethics Committee.

 

Institute Human Ethics Committee (IHEC-NIT Meghalaya) members

 

Sl. No.

Name & Designation

To function as

1

Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Choudhury,
An eminent surgeon and one of the pioneers of laparoscopic surgery in India

Chairman

2

Prof. (Dr.) Bhaskar Borgohain,
Professor & HoD, Orthopaedics, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong

Member

3

Prof. Mousumi Guha Banerjee,
Professor,
Department of English Literature,
EFLU Regional Campus Shillong

Member

4

Smt. Pubalee Dutta Bujarbaruah,
Sr. Advocate,
Meghalaya High Court

Member

5

Prof. Harish Chandra Das,
Dean (PRB&R),
Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Meghalaya

Member

6

Dr. Salam Shuleenda Devi,
Assistant Professor,
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering,
NIT Meghalaya

Member

7

Dr. Gitish Kishore Dutta,
Associate Professor & Head,
Department of Chemical & Biological Sciences,
NIT Meghalaya

Member Secretary

Responsibilities of the Committee

 

  • Review research projects involving human subjects, including human biological materials and human biological data, regardless of the funding agency.
  • Ensure research and Institutional activities comply with relevant ethical guidelines, laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Investigate and address ethical issues or complaints related to research or institutional activities.
  • Supervise the welfare and rights of human and animal subjects involved in research, ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals involved.
  • Evaluate the informed consent process, risk-benefit ratio, distribution of burdens and benefits, and provisions for appropriate compensations when necessary.
  • Monitor and review ongoing research activities to ensure compliance with ethical standards.
  • To provide training and guidance to researchers and staff on ethical practices and procedures.
  • Identify and manage any potential conflicts of interest that could affect research integrity.

 

 

The Committee operates as per the following guidelines.

 

  1. National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical and Health Research Involving Human Subjects.
     https://ethics.ncdirindia.org/asset/pdf/ICMR_National_Ethical_Guidelines.pdf

 

  1. New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019.
    https://cdsco.gov.in/opencms/opencms/system/modules/CDSCO.WEB/elements/download_file_division.jsp?num_id=OTg4OA==

 

  1. National Guidelines for Biomedical Research Involving Children
    https://thsti.res.in/pdf/National_Ethical_Guidelines_for_BioMedical_Research_Involving_Children.pdf

 

  1. Medical Device Rules, 2017
    https://cdsco.gov.in/opencms/resources/UploadCDSCOWeb/2022/m_device/Medical%20Devices%20Rules,%202017.pdf

 

  1. National Guidelines for Stem Cells Research
    https://dbtindia.gov.in/sites/default/files/National_Guidelines_StemCellResearch-2017.pdf