2018 International Bioethics Forum: we are ready to tackle issues of exploitation and vulnerability in research settings, says CBR

As the 2018 International Bioethics Forum draws near, the Manager of Center for Bioethics and Research (CBR), Mr. Olusegun Adeyemo said all is now set to engage International Ethics Consultants and renowned Bioethicists on issues revolving round exploitation and vulnerability in research settings. He also spoke on the effort of CBR in promoting Bioethics in Nigeria and the deepening research ethics in Nigeria project (DREIN).

Excerpts:

Q - What is the DREIN project about?

A - The Deepening Research Ethics in Nigeria project is about strengthening the research ethics review and clinical trials oversight system at the Federal Ministry of Health of Nigeria by providing short, medium- and long-term training and mentoring of the administrative and technical staff of Research Ethics Committees (RECs) in Nigeria. The project aims to enhance capacity of institutional RECs in Nigeria by providing blended research ethics diploma training in collaboration with the Centre for Bioethics, Nigeria for members of institutional RECs. The project also aims to Improve the capacity of REC in Nigeria to implement standardized and efficient review of research and clinical trials protocols .

Q - What is the rationale behind the DREIN project?

A - The Rationale behind the DREIN project is Research and Clinical Trials ethical review and oversight and it requires deep and sustained interactions between ethics and drug regulatory agencies on the one hand, and within ethics committees on the other, to reduce the risk of ethical misconduct and egregious harm to research participants. Such
interactions are built through mutual understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each of the
agencies, joint meetings and consultations and open and frequent communications to resolve challenges.

Q - How will you described the practice of research ethics in Nigeria?

A - Research ethics and clinical trials regulations in Nigeria and most African countries is in its nascent phase and there is very limited expertise beyond the basic principles. Oversight of clinical trials and complex epidemiological research requires more training than can be acquired in short courses yet most members of ethics committees are not available to undertake training that would have them away from their primary assignments for extended periods.

Q - What is Center for Bioethics and Research doing to promote research ethics in Nigeria?

A - The Center for Bioethics and Research conducts training on Modern Research Ethics for Ethics Committee members all over Nigeria, these trainings are approved by the National Health Research Ethics Committee of Nigeria as part of accreditation for existing ethics committees and newly formed ethics committees. The Center for Bioethics and Research also provides post graduate training in Bioethics at the University of Ibadan, upon successful completion of the training candidates receive a Master of science degree in Bioethics. The Center also provides 2 months online blended diploma training for interested persons, upon successful completion participants receive a diploma certificate.

Q - What does participants stand to gain in the 2018 annual International Bioethics Forum?

A - Participants will gain a lot by attending the 2018 annual International Bioethics Forum, they get to meet and interact with International Ethics Consultants that have over 20 years’ experience of working in the field of Bioethics. The speakers at the forum will discuss issues ranging from participation in research, exploitation and vulnerability in research settings. It will also be a good opportunity to interact with Bioethicists from all around the World.

 

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