The REB oversees all research involving human participants conducted under the auspices of
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The second phase of the WCH Research Ethics Training Initiative became effective on September 1, 2009. This requires mandatory ethics training for all remaining WCH research team members who have contact with research subjects or access to identifying personal health information. This training requires the successful completion of the Tri-Council Policy Statement online tutorial at www.pre.ethics.gc.ca and submission of the certificate of completion to the Research Ethics Office.
If you have any questions or require further information, you may contact the Research Ethics Office at 416-351-2535.
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Women's College Hospital to ensure that such research meets the highest scientific and ethical standards in order to protect patients, investigators and the institution.
The REB is responsible for approving and monitoring new studies initiated each year involving human participants as well as monitoring ongoing studies that last more than one year.
Ethics are principles of right conduct guiding "what ought to be done."
In the context of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Guidelines on Research Involving Humans, the REB subscribes to the following ethical principles that are commonly held and valued by diverse research disciplines:
respect for human dignity
respect for free and informed consent
respect for vulnerable persons
respect for privacy and confidentiality
respect for justice and inclusiveness
balancing harms and benefits
All research involving human participants within Women's College Hospital requires approval of the REB prior to the initiation of a research project. The REB has similar responsibility for investigators from other institutions who may wish to carry out research on WCH premises or with WCH patients.
In the event that an investigator cannot determine whether an intended investigation constitutes research, the investigator should contact the Research Ethics Board office to discuss the issue. Providing such consultation on ethics matters is part of the responsibility of the board.
Use the links below to learn more about the REB and the process of applying for an ethical review at Women's College Hospital.
