BMC Medical Ethics (Oct 2023)

Preparing ethical review systems for emergencies: next steps

  • Katharine Wright,
  • Nic Aagaard,
  • Amr Yusuf Ali,
  • Caesar Atuire,
  • Michael Campbell,
  • Katherine Littler,
  • Ahmed Mandil,
  • Roli Mathur,
  • Joseph Okeibunor,
  • Andreas Reis,
  • Maria Alexandra Ribeiro,
  • Carla Saenz,
  • Mamello Sekhoacha,
  • Ehsan Shamsi Gooshki,
  • Jerome Amir Singh,
  • Ross Upshur

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-023-00957-2
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 24, no. 1
pp. 1 – 6

Abstract

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Abstract Ethical review systems need to build on their experiences of COVID-19 research to enhance their preparedness for future pandemics. Recommendations from representatives from over twenty countries include: improving relationships across the research ecosystem; demonstrating willingness to reform and adapt systems and processes; and making the case robustly for better resourcing.

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