The Research Ethics & Compliance Office oversees the ethical conduct and decision making in clinical and health research projects, compliance through education, advising, policy and guidance development, and manages the process of the use of and impact on Island Health resources through a process of operational review. Learn more about the Research, Ethics and Compliance Office.
Further Considerations for Clinical Trials:
QI Ethics Report Published, January 2025
Before submitting an application for research ethics review, please familiarize yourself with the application process outlined below by exploring t
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Contacts for the Research Ethics & Compliance Office.
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Learn which studies are exempt from REB review and if your case report meets the definition of research
A balance between the risks and the potential benefits of research determine the level of review a Research Ethics Board (REB) may require.