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History of Research Ethics Review in Sri Lanka
Dr. Vajira H. W. Dissanayake MBBS (Colombo), PhD (Nottingham)Joint Secretary, Ethical Review Committee
Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
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National Ethics CommitteesNational Ethics Committees
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Institution CommitteeName, Year Established
Main Activities/Outputs
Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA)http://www.slma.lk
Ethics Committee, 1992 Information available on the website.
Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)http://www.nsf.ac.lk/slaas
Ethics Committee, 1996 Information available on the website.
Ministry of Healthhttp://www.health.gov.lk
National Health Research Council (NHRC)Functioning under the Education, Research and Training Division,2000
One of the functions of the NHRC is to promote research ethics.
National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC)http://www.nastec.lk
Study Group IX, 2000 to 2003 Publication of “New genetics and assisted reproductive technologies in Sri Lanka – A draft national policy on biomedical ethics.”
National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka (NSF)http://www.nsf.ac.lk
National Bioethics Committee (NBC), 2002
Information available on the website.
Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC)http://www.slmedc.lk
Assisted Reproductive Technologies Guidelines Committee, 2004
Publication of a “Provisional code of practice for associated reproductive technologies.”
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Institution CommitteeName, Year Established
Main Activities/Outputs
Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA)http://www.slma.lk
Ethics Committee, 1992 Information available on the website.
Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)http://www.nsf.ac.lk/slaas
Ethics Committee, 1996 Information available on the website.
Ministry of Healthhttp://www.health.gov.lk
National Health Research Council (NHRC)Functioning under the Education, Research and Training Division,2000
One of the functions of the NHRC is to promote research ethics.
National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC)http://www.nastec.lk
Study Group IX, 2000 to 2003 Publication of “New genetics and assisted reproductive technologies in Sri Lanka – A draft national policy on biomedical ethics.”
National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka (NSF)http://www.nsf.ac.lk
National Bioethics Committee (NBC), 2002
Information available on the website.
Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC)http://www.slmedc.lk
Assisted Reproductive Technologies Guidelines Committee, 2004
Publication of a “Provisional code of practice for associated reproductive technologies.”
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Institutional Ethics Committees
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Institution YearEstablished
Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo. 1981
Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya early 1980s*
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle. 1984
Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, Jaffna 1985
Postgraduate Medical Centre, Kandy 1992
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda.
1994
Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama 1995
Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya. 1995
Sri Lanka Medical Association 1999
Medical Research Institute, Colombo 2000
Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, Colombo 2002
Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians 2002
Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, Nugegoda 2003
National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo 2004
Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila 2004
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Bioethics Education
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Estd. 1870
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Bioethics Legislation/Guidelines
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Bioethics Activities
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Networking and Future Directions
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1. Waters Edge Meeting in August 2005
2. National Conference in November 2006
3. Publication of Uniform Guidelines for Research Ethics Review in Sri LankaJuly 2007
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1. Waters Edge Meeting in August 2005
2. National Conference on in November 2006
3. Publication of Uniform Guidelines for Research Ethics Review in Sri LankaJuly 2007
4. Launch of the website of the Forum of Ethics Review Committees in Sri LankaSeptember 2007
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http://www.fercsl.net
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1. Waters Edge Meeting in August 2005
2. National Conference on in November 2006
3. Publication of Uniform Guidelines for Research Ethics Review in Sri LankaJuly 2007
4. Launch of the website of the Forum of Ethics Review Committees in Sri LankaSeptember 2007
5. Certificate course in Research Ethics ReviewApril 2008
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1.1.Collaborative PartnershipCollaborative Partnership
2.2.Social ValueSocial Value
3.3.Scientific ValidityScientific Validity
4.4.Fair Subject SelectionFair Subject Selection
5.5.Favourable Risk/Benefit RatioFavourable Risk/Benefit Ratio
6.6.Independent ReviewIndependent Review
7.7.Informed ConsentInformed Consent
8.8.Respect for Research Respect for Research
ParticipantsParticipants
1.1.Collaborative PartnershipCollaborative Partnership
2.2.Social ValueSocial Value
3.3.Scientific ValidityScientific Validity
4.4.Fair Subject SelectionFair Subject Selection
5.5.Favourable Risk/Benefit RatioFavourable Risk/Benefit Ratio
6.6.Independent ReviewIndependent Review
7.7.Informed ConsentInformed Consent
8.8.Respect for Research Respect for Research
ParticipantsParticipants
Requirements for Evaluating Ethics of Research
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JAMA. 2000;283:2701-2711
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The Journal of Infectious Diseases 2004;189:930–7
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1.1.Collaborative PartnershipCollaborative Partnership
2.2.Social ValueSocial Value
3.3.Scientific ValidityScientific Validity
4.4.Fair Subject SelectionFair Subject Selection
5.5.Favourable Risk/Benefit RatioFavourable Risk/Benefit Ratio
6.6.Independent ReviewIndependent Review
7.7.Informed ConsentInformed Consent
8.8.Respect for Research Respect for Research
ParticipantsParticipants
1.1.Collaborative PartnershipCollaborative Partnership
2.2.Social ValueSocial Value
3.3.Scientific ValidityScientific Validity
4.4.Fair Subject SelectionFair Subject Selection
5.5.Favourable Risk/Benefit RatioFavourable Risk/Benefit Ratio
6.6.Independent ReviewIndependent Review
7.7.Informed ConsentInformed Consent
8.8.Respect for Research Respect for Research
ParticipantsParticipants
Requirements for Evaluating Ethics of Research
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