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Bioethics activities in India.

Nandini K Kumar1

  • 1Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, India. nandkku@yahoo.com

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal = La Revue De Sante De La Mediterranee Orientale = Al-Majallah Al-Sihhiyah Li-Sharq Al-Mutawassit
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The Indian Council of Medical Research promotes biomedical research and bioethics education in India. They are developing a core bioethics curriculum and strengthening ethics review committees for drug development.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Research Ethics
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is central to coordinating biomedical research in India.
  • Established in 1980, ICMR developed the nation's first ethical guidelines.
  • India's expanding pharmaceutical industry and increasing clinical trial outsourcing necessitate robust ethical frameworks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the role of the Indian Council of Medical Research in promoting biomedical research and ethical standards.
  • To highlight ICMR's initiatives in bioethics education and training.
  • To emphasize ICMR's efforts in strengthening ethics review processes for drug development.

Main Methods:

  • Review of ICMR's historical contributions to national ethical guidelines.
  • Analysis of ICMR's current training programs and curriculum development in bioethics.

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  • Examination of ICMR's role in fostering ethics review committees for clinical research.

    • Main Results:

    • ICMR has a long-standing commitment to formulating and promoting biomedical research ethics since 1980.
    • Comprehensive training programs ranging from 1 day to 6 months are offered.
    • A core bioethics curriculum is under development for uniform application in medical schools.
    • ICMR actively encourages the establishment and function of ethics review committees.

    Conclusions:

    • ICMR plays a pivotal role in advancing biomedical research ethics and education in India.
    • Ongoing initiatives aim to standardize bioethics training and enhance research oversight.
    • These efforts are crucial for navigating the ethical complexities of an expanding pharmaceutical and clinical trial sector in India.