Welcome to the Institutional Human Ethics Committee (IHEC)!
Our mission is to safeguard the dignity, rights, safety, and well-being of all individuals participating in research conducted at our institute. We firmly believe that while the goals of research are important, they must never compromise the health and well-being of those involved.
At IHEC, we are committed to upholding the cardinal principles of research ethics: Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, and Justice. We meticulously review all research proposals to ensure compliance with these principles throughout the planning, conduct, and reporting phases of the study.
Registration Details
- 2023 – IHEC reregistered with Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) – Registration No.: ECR/1810/Inst/KL/2023
- 2026 – IHEC registered with National Ethics Committee Registry for Biomedical and Health Research (NECRBHR), Department of Health Research – Registration No: EC/NEW/INST/2026/KL/0769
Scope of Review:
IHEC reviews a wide range of research protocols involving human participants, including:
- Case studies
- Disease and drug registries
- Epidemiological devices
- In vitro studies involving human samples and derived primary cell lines
- Investigator Initiated research studies
- Retrospective studies
- Studies involving Devices
- Studies involving Pharmaceuticals
List of Members
| Sl. No | Name & Qualification | Designation | Affiliation |
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| 1 | Dr. Sudhayakumar N. MD, DM (Cardiology) | Chairman | Non-affiliated |
| 2 | Dr. Nithish P.N. MD, PDCC(CTVS) | Member Secretary | Affiliated |
| 3 | Dr. Thomas P.T. MS (General Surgery) | Clinician | Affiliated |
| 4 | Adv. Fr. Alvin T Abraham LLB | Legal Expert | Non-affiliated |
| 5 | Mr. Emmanuel P Kolady LLB | Legal Expert | Non-affiliated |
| 6 | Dr. Geena George MD in Microbiology | Basic Medical Scientist | Affiliated |
| 7 | Dr. Surabhi Soman MD in Pharmacology | Basic Medical Scientist | Non-affiliated |
| 8 | Mrs. Darlin Donald MSW | Social Scientist | Non-affiliated |
| 9 | Mrs. Deepa Babu MSW | Social Scientist | Non-affiliated |
| 10 | Mrs. Roselind George MA, M Phil | Lay Person | Non-affiliated |
| 11 | Mrs. Mercy Zacharias PDC, TTC | Lay Person | Non-affiliated |
Review Process:
The review process begins with investigators submitting documents to IHEC at least four weeks prior to the meeting. The committee members carefully assess each study protocol considering:
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Scientific design
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Potential risks and benefits
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Subject selection procedures
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Compensation provisions
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Privacy protection measures
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Community involvement
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Data analysis plans
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Regulatory compliance
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Investigator competence
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Study site infrastructure
ETHICS COMMITTEE PROTOCOLS
| Sl. No | Title of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) | SOP No. |
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| 1 | Constitution of Institutional Human Ethics Committee (IHEC), Selection, Roles and Responsibilities of Members of the IHEC | MSMP/SOP-02/V1 |
| 2 | Selection and Responsibilities of Representatives of Vulnerable Population | MSMP/SOP-05/V1 |
| 3 | Management of Submission of Research Study Protocol and Study Related Documents | MSMP/SOP-07/V1 |
| 4 | Initial Full Board Review of Research Study Protocols | MSMP/SOP-08A/V1 |
| 5 | Dealing with Participants’ Requests and Complaints Coming to Ethics Committee | MSMP/SOP-18/V1 |
| 6 | Reviewing Proposals Involving Vulnerable Populations | MSMP/SOP-20/V1 |
Our Contact Details:
Institutional Human Ethics Committee
Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai
Cherpunkal – Kozhuvanal Road, Cherpunkal,
Puliyannoor, Kerala 686584
Email: ihec@marsleevamedicity.com
Mob: 8281699240
