The CUREC is a multidisciplinary and multisectoral organization. Independence and competence are the two hallmarks of a robust Research Ethics Committee. The membership of CUREC includes Individuals With varying backgrounds, possessing appropriate professional competencies to review the diverse types of research protocols that are received. The Committee consist of ten (10) members comprising of representatives from all field/sectors with Committee an adequate representation of age and gender to safeguard the interests and welfare of sections of the community/society. Members are aware of local social and cultural norms, as this is the most important social control mechanism. The objective of Chreso University Research Ethics Committee (CUREC) is to provide quality and consistent ethical review mechanism for health and biomedical research following the prescribed International ethical guidelines for biomedical research on human participants.

The review process is governed by internationally recognized principles including the Nuremberg Code Of Human Rights (19471, the World Medial Association/s Declaration Of Helsinki (1964-2000b the CIOMS international Guidelines for Biomedical Research Human Subjects (2001), the WHO and the ICH Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (1995), the Belmont Report 1979, the National Health Research Committee guidelines and National Health Research Act No, 2 of 201.3. Further, the day-to-day review process is governed by the Regulations and Guidelines on Clinical Investigational & IRB Responsibilities (2003), a code of federal regulations. CUREC reviews all types of research proposals involving human participants with a view to safeguarding the dignity, rights, safety, and well-being of all actual and potential research participants.

The Research Ethics Committee ensure that the cardinal principles of research ethics, like Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, and Justice, are taken care of in the planning, conduct, and reporting of the proposed research. For this purpose, the committee take into account the aspects of the Informed Consent (ICY process risk/benefit ratio, distribution of burdens and benefits, and provisions for appropriate compensation wherever required. The proposals are reviewed before the start of the Study as well as monitor the research throughout the study until and after completion of the study through appropriate well procedures. The Committee also examines compliance with all regulatory requirements.