Abstract

ACOSTA, María Eugenia et al. Revision of the Regulations of the Research Ethics Committee at the Institute for Health Sciences Research, National University of Asunción (IICS-UNA). Mem. Inst. Investig. Cienc. Salud [online]. 2025, vol.23, n.1, e23112501.  Epub July 31, 2025. ISSN 1812-9528.  https://doi.org/10.18004/mem.iics/1812-9528/2025.e23112501.

The update of the regulations of the Research Ethics Committee (REC) of the Institute for Health Sciences Research of the National University of Asunción (IICS-UNA), previously approved by Resolution No. 132/2011 dated April 4, 2011(1), was not only necessary but urgent in order to improve the quality and efficiency of the protocol reviews conducted at the institution, as well as to align the criteria with current international regulations.

Since June 2023, the members appointed by Resolution No. 030/2023 have actively participated in the review and update of this important document: María Eugenia Acosta (Biochemist), Ronald Rivas (Bachelor in History), Amalia Castro (Physician), Florencia del Puerto (Biologist), Fátima Rodríguez (Biochemist), Noelia Alvarenga (Biochemist), Eva Nara (Veterinarian), Alicia Schinini (Veterinarian), Viviana Martínez (Veterinarian), Nilda Portillo (Biologist), Dominich Granado (Biochemist), Graciela Giménez (Biochemist), and Sara Aguilar-Coronel (Biologist). Following a thorough analysis, the revised version was approved by Resolution No. 111/2025 dated May 22, 2025.

Keywords : Ethics committee; research; IEC; regulations.

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