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  Research has hugely contributed to the development of generalisable knowledge. Subjects who participate in health researches to test new diagnostic procedures, drugs, vaccines and devices are the means to securing such knowledge for health improvement. By placing some people at risks of harm for the good of others, research has the potential for exploitation of human subjects. The art of ethics is to minimise the possibility of exploitation and research fatigue by ensuring that research subjects are not merely used but are treated with full respect and dignity while contributing to the health improvement of mankind.

The IHI-IRB is an independent body with its own mandate when it comes to research ethics operational issues. The ultimate goal of the IRB is to ensure that dignity, rights, safety and well being for research participants are promoted and protected, and the results of the investigators are credible and accurate.
   
  Vision
  To become a role model for ethics protection and advocacy, in biomedical research involving human subjects as per national and international standards
   
   Mission
  To guide the IRB and investigators in the process of evaluating and deciding on the ethical merits of research
   
 
   
 
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