The Institutional Ethical Committee (IEC) at Malla Reddy Institute of Dental Sciences (MRIDS) is an independent body established to ensure the ethical conduct of all research and clinical studies conducted within the institution. The IEC is dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards in research involving human participants, ensuring compliance with national and international guidelines, and safeguarding the rights, dignity, and welfare of all research subjects.

Mission:

• Promote and facilitate ethical research in the field of dental sciences.
• Protect the rights and welfare of individuals participating in research.
• Ensure that all research conducted at MRIDS meets ethical, scientific, and legal standards.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Ethical Review of Research Proposals: The IEC is responsible for reviewing all research proposals involving human subjects.
2. Protection of Human Participants: The primary role of the IEC is to protect the rights, safety, and well-being of research participants.
3. Informed Consent Oversight: The IEC ensures that the process of obtaining informed consent from participants is thorough and ethically sound.
4. Risk-Benefit Assessment: The committee assesses the potential risks to participants in comparison to the anticipated benefits of the research.
5. Vulnerable Populations: Special attention is given to research involving vulnerable populations, such as children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with compromised health.
6. Ongoing Monitoring of Approved Research: After approval, the IEC monitors the progress of ongoing research to ensure continued compliance with ethical standards.
7. Confidentiality and Data Privacy: The IEC ensures that researchers implement adequate measures to protect the privacy and confidentiality of participants’ data.
8. Education and Training: The IEC promotes awareness of ethical issues in research by organizing training programs, seminars, and workshops for faculty, students, and researchers.