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Guinea’s National Ethics Committee for Health Research: Ensuring Scientific Quality and Ethical Conduct

The National Ethics Committee for Health Research (CNERS) is responsible for ensuring the scientific quality and ethical conduct of health research in Guinea. As the regulatory body, CNERS plays a crucial role in protecting human participants involved in clinical trials and other types of research.

Submission Process

To conduct health research involving human participants, researchers must obtain approval from CNERS before commencing their study. The submission process involves submitting a comprehensive application package to the committee, which includes:

  • Research protocol
  • Informed consent forms
  • Investigator curricula vitae
  • Other relevant documents

According to Guinea’s regulatory authorities, the submission process is as follows:

  • Researchers must hand-deliver one hard copy of their drug import license application, along with required documentation, to the National Directorate of Pharmacy and Medicine (DNPM).
  • The research protocol and accompanying materials must be submitted to CNERS in eight hard copies and an electronic format.
  • The application package must include:
    • Completed ethics review form
    • Research protocol submission letter
    • Informed consent forms
    • Data collection instruments
    • Investigator brochures
    • Detailed project budget
    • Profiles of investigators

Oversight of Ethics Committees

CNERS is responsible for reviewing and approving research protocols to ensure that they meet international ethical standards. The committee also oversees the activities of other ethics committees in Guinea and provides guidance on ethical issues related to health research.

Contact Information

Researchers interested in submitting their application to CNERS can contact:

Submission Deadline

The submission deadline for research protocols to CNERS is [insert deadline]. Researchers are advised to submit their applications well in advance of the deadline to ensure timely review and approval.

By ensuring the scientific quality and ethical conduct of health research, CNERS plays a vital role in protecting human participants and promoting public trust in the research community.