ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Charter for Kenya Medical Research Institute, 2026
29. Establishment of the Scientific and Ethics Review Unit
Edition: 2025-07-21 · In force
29. Establishment of the Scientific and Ethics Review Unit
(1)There is established the Scientific and Ethics Review Unit within the Institute.(2)The Unit shall comprise of multidisciplinary committees whose membership shall be drawn from within the Institute and other relevant stakeholders.(3)The Unit shall—(a)develop, review and implement policies, regulations, standards and procedures for scientific conduct and research ethics;(b)ensure adherence to and compliance with set international and local standards for scientific conduct and research ethics;(c)ensure that all research proposals adhere to scientific and ethical principles that are fundamental to the conduct of research involving human participants;(d)review and approve research proposals;(e)monitor approved research protocols to ensure adherence to scientific and ethical principles;(f)provide and facilitate training in research methodology and ethics towards building capacity for researchers and committee members;(g)review and approve the import and export of biological materials and related material transfer agreements in accordance with applicable laws and ethical standards; an(h)ensure adherence to animal use policies, ethics and regulations in the use of animals for research.