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