Sogang University's Bioethics Committee earns government accreditation
Sogang University’s Bioethics Committee has received accreditation from the Ministry of Health and Welfare after passing an evaluation under the ministry’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) evaluation and accreditation program, the university said. The evaluation and accreditation system, established under the Bioethics and Safety Act, comprehensively assesses IRB operations and the level of…
Sogang University's Bioethics Committee has been awarded accreditation by the Ministry of Health and Welfare following a successful evaluation under the government's Institutional Review Board (IRB) evaluation and accreditation program. The Bioethics and Safety Act established this evaluation and accreditation system, which thoroughly examines the operations of IRBs and the level of protection afforded to research participants at institutions conducting research involving humans or human-derived materials.
The evaluation scrutinizes various aspects of an institution's bioethics management, including the independence and expertise of its IRB, the effectiveness of review procedures, the qualifications and training of IRB members, systems for safeguarding research participants, and the administration of pertinent regulations and records.
Sogang University emphasized that this accreditation underscores its ongoing commitment to developing a robust framework for IRB operations, aimed at safeguarding the dignity, rights, safety, and welfare of research participants throughout the research process.
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