Yenepoya Ethics Committee-3

Operational from January 1, 2025, YEC-3 is an independent ethics review body established under the aegis of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University). It has been constituted to meet the growing need for ethical review and oversight in research involving human participants, ensuring that all proposals adhere to the highest standards of integrity and responsibility.

Introduction:

The Yenepoya Ethics Committee 3, a recognized unit under Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in research and academic practices. Guided by the principles of integrity, respect for human dignity, and social responsibility, the committee provides an independent and competent review of research proposals involving human participants. Its primary aim is to safeguard research subjects' rights, safety, and well-being while promoting scientific and ethical excellence. Functioning following national and international ethical guidelines, the committee ensures that all research under its purview is conducted responsibly, transparently, and in line with the mission and values of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University).

Our committee reviews research proposals from the following constituent colleges:

  1. Yenepoya Pharmacy College & Research Centre
  2. Yenepoya Nursing College
  3. Yenepoya Physiotherapy College
  4. Yenepeoya Ayurveda College & Hospital
  5. Yenepoya Homoeopathic College & Hospital
  6. Yenpoya Naturopathy College & Hospital

Vision and Mission

Vision:

To be a trusted and nationally recognized ethics review body that champions integrity, transparency, and accountability in research while fostering ethical excellence that contributes meaningfully to scientific and societal advancement.

Mission:

  • To safeguard the rights, dignity, and well-being of individuals participating in research through robust and independent ethical oversight.
  • To promote a strong culture of ethical awareness and compliance among researchers, aligned with global best practices.
  • To support high-quality, ethically responsible research by providing timely, consistent, and transparent review processes.
  • To align all ethical review activities with the core values and academic vision of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University).

Goals & Objectives

Our Goals:

Yenepoya Ethics Committee 3 (YEC-3) is committed to promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct in research involving human participants. Our primary goal is to support ethically sound and scientifically valid research that aligns with the values of integrity, respect, and social responsibility as upheld by Yenepoya (Deemed to be University).

Our Objectives:

  • To conduct thorough and impartial ethical reviews of research proposals in line with national and international guidelines, including ICMR and GCP.
  • To protect the rights, safety, dignity, and well-being of all human participants involved in research.
  • To assess proposed studies' ethical and scientific merits, including risk-benefit analysis and social relevance.
  • To ensure the informed consent process is straightforward, voluntary, and adequately documented.
  • To oversee the ethical conduct of ongoing research through regular monitoring and review.
  • To promote awareness and capacity-building in research ethics among investigators and stakeholders.
  • To uphold transparency, confidentiality, and accountability throughout the review process.
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