UNIVERSITY RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD

Dr. Emily S. Antonio

Head of University Research Ethics Board

ABOUT

A University Research Ethics Board (UREB) is a formally designated, independent committee established by an academic institution to review and oversee research involving human participants. The UREB ensures that all research aligns with ethical standards, legal requirements, and institutional policies. It acts as a safeguard for the rights, dignity, and welfare of participants by assessing potential risks and ensuring appropriate protections are in place. The UREB also provides researchers with guidance on ethical research practices and helps maintain public trust in the university’s research activities.

GOALS:

  1. Protect Human Participants
    • Ensure the safety, privacy, and autonomy of individuals involved in research.
    • Confirm that risks are minimized and are reasonable in relation to potential benefits.
  2. Ensure Ethical Standards in Research
    • Uphold ethical principles such as respect for persons, concern for welfare, and justice.
    • Promote voluntary and informed consent for participation.
  3. Promote Integrity and Accountability in Research
    • Ensure transparency in research design, data handling, and reporting.
    • Require clear procedures for participant recruitment, confidentiality, and data storage.
  4. Foster Ethical Awareness and Education
    • Provide training and support to faculty, students, and staff on research ethics.
    • Encourage critical thinking about ethical challenges in research.
  5. Support Ethical Innovation
    • Enable ethically sound research, even when exploring sensitive or complex issues.
    • Assist researchers in navigating ethical concerns without impeding academic freedom or inquiry.
  6. Comply with Regulatory and Legal Requirements
    • Ensure that research complies with national and international laws and guidelines.
    • Act as a liaison between researchers and regulatory bodies when necessary.

VISION

To uphold the highest standards of ethical integrity in research, fostering a culture of respect, responsibility, and accountability that protects the dignity and rights of all human participants. The UREB envisions a research environment where ethical considerations are integrated into every stage of the research process, promoting trust in scholarly work and advancing knowledge for the greater good.

MISSION

To ensure that all research involving human participants conducted under the auspices of the university is ethically sound, compliant with relevant regulations, and conducted with the utmost respect for human dignity, autonomy, and welfare.

The University UREB fulfills this mission by:

  1. Reviewing research protocols to ensure ethical standards are met.
  2. Safeguarding the rights and welfare of research participants.
  3. Educating and guiding researchers on ethical principles and best practices.
  4. Promoting accountability, transparency, and integrity in research conduct.
  5. Maintaining compliance with national and international ethical guidelines and institutional policies.

UPCOMING ACTIVITES:

  1. JUNE TO JULY – Preparation for Accreditation.
  2. AUGUST for CARAVAN.
  3. OCTOBER TO DECEMBER FOR BRET.

UREB STAFFS:

Mary Grace B. Obenza

Mary Cris T. Decena

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