Ethics is central to our research efforts, ensuring the highest level of credibility throughout the research process. The Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) at Brainware University is committed to maintaining top ethical standards in all research and institutional activities. Its primary goal is to protect the rights, dignity, and well-being of everyone involved in biomedical research, while advocating for integrity, transparency, and adherence to ethical and regulatory guidelines. The IEC aims to cultivate a culture of integrity and accountability throughout the institution, ensuring that all research meets rigorous ethical standards.
The IEC is accountable for scrutinising and approving all proposed research proposals involving human subjects conducted within Brainware University. IEC carefully evaluates each proposal to ensure it meets ethical guidelines, including informed consent, confidentiality, and risk minimization. The committee, led by the Chairperson and comprising experts from various fields such as medicine, sciences, healthcare, social sciences, eminent scientists, legal experts, and laypersons, brings extensive experience to meticulously review research proposals and ethical considerations. The Brainware University Institutional Ethics Committee for Human Research (BWU-IECHR) is aiming to uphold the highest ethical standards and principles in research practices.
Responsibilities
- Regularly reviewing ongoing research projects to ensure they adhere to ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
- Offering researchers and institutional staff guidance and assistance regarding ethical considerations and optimal practices in conducting research.
- Investigating and resolving any claims of research misconduct or violations of ethical standards within the institution.
- Partnering with regulatory agencies, funding organizations, and external stakeholders to advocate for ethical research practices and ensure adherence to applicable regulations and guidelines.
Institutional Ethical Committee Members.
| Sl .No. | Name | Qualification with Specialization | Current Organization | Designation/Role of Member in Ethics Committee | Affiliation of Member with Institute that has Constituted the Ethics Committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Debidas Ghosh | Ph.D (Physiology) | VIDYASAGAR UNIVERSITY | Chairperson | No |
| 2 | Dr. Abhishek Jana | Ph.D (Physiology) | BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY | Member Secretary | Yes |
| 3 | Dr. Sriparna De | Ph.D (Biochemistry) | BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY | Basic Medical Scientist | Yes |
| 4 | Dr. Surajit Bose | MDS & Ph.D.(Oral Premalignant condition and Medicinal plant) | Kusum Devi Sunaderlal Dugar Jain Dental College And Hospital | Basic Medical Scientist | No |
| 5 | Dr. Gopeshwar Mukherjee | MBBS, D.C.P., M.D.- Path., Ph. D. - Path. | BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY | Clinician | Yes |
| 6 | Ms. Nusrat Jahan | Other (PHILOSOPHY) | PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY | Social Scientist | No |
| 7 | Mr. Kaushik Banerjee | LLB, (Master of Laws (LL.M.)) | BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY | Legal Expert | Yes |
| 8 | Ms. Anjana Saha | BA (MSW) | NGO Hridaypur Srija | Lay Person | No |
| 9 | Mr. Sangram Bhattacharyya | BSc (Zoology) | BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY | Other Supporting Staff | Yes |
| 10 | Mr. Pratim Gupta | BSc (Medical Technologist) | BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY | Other Supporting Staff | Yes |
| 11 | Mr. Kallal Das | BSc (Radiography) | BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY | Other Supporting Staff | Yes |