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RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEE (REC)

VISION

An accredited ethics committee with suitability and relevance to national research priorities.

Mission

An outstanding ethics committee that protects the rights and welfare of human research participants in accordance to national and international guidelines

REC Membership

In line with UNCST guidelines, the Committee includes a gender-representative multidisciplinary team of competent and experienced medical scientists, public health specialists, sociologists, Community representatives and health systems management specialists.

Protocol Reviews

The Committee meets on the second Friday of every month, with flexibility allowed based on submissions. Depending on the risk level, proposals are subjected to either a convened (full committee), fast track, or exempt review process. For a convened review, submissions are to be made no later than 10 working days to a given meeting date; with feedback given within 7 working days from the day of review. Site inspection visits are regularly conducted for approved studies.

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Payment Details

USD Account

Citibank Uganda
Centre Court Ternan Avenue
Nakasero Plot No 4,Box 7505 Kampala
SORT CODE: 220147
SWIFT CODE: CITIUGKA
Beneficiary: Infectious Diseases Institute
Account number: 100367002

UGX Account

Citibank Uganda
Centre Court Ternan Avenue
Nakasero Plot No 4,Box 7505 Kampala
SORT CODE: 220147
SWIFT CODE: CITIUGKA
Beneficiary: Infectious Diseases Institute
Account number: 100367001

Contacts

Research Ethics Committee (REC) Office
Mulago Research Room 4
Infectious Diseases Institute,
College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
P.O. Box 22418 Kampala, Uganda
Phone: +256 393193144 | Ext. 224 |
Email: rec@idi.co.ug

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