Provide independent, competent and timely review of the ethics and methods of proposed research studies before their commencement and regularly monitor on-going studies.
Be responsible for reviewing various field and clinical trials involving the use of human beings, ranging from local data-gathering protocols to clinical trials. It will therefore ensure that research is conducted ethically in compliance with established standards or guidelines. The CHAGIRB will suspend all on-going research without clearance until the necessary steps have been followed by the investigator (s) to obtain clearance.
