Institutional Ethics Committee
Upholding ethical standards and protecting the rights, safety, dignity and well-being of participants involved in research.
Participant Protection
Safeguarding the rights, safety and dignity of participants.
Ethical Review
Independent and objective review of research proposals.
Informed Consent
Promoting appropriate informed consent and ethical conduct.
Regulatory Compliance
Research is reviewed in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Ensuring Ethical & Responsible Research
The Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) reviews research proposals involving human participants to ensure that research is conducted with appropriate ethical safeguards.
The Committee considers issues related to participant safety, informed consent, confidentiality, risk-benefit assessment and other ethical aspects of research.
Ref. No: LBKMC/261(A)/25 | Date: 05/06/2025
What the IEC Does
The Committee provides ethical oversight for research involving human participants and promotes responsible research practices.
Review Research
Reviews research protocols and supporting documents before commencement of applicable studies.
Protect Participants
Considers participant rights, safety, dignity, privacy and welfare during the ethical review process.
Review Consent
Examines informed consent procedures and participant information documents where applicable.
Continuing Oversight
Provides continuing ethical oversight as required for approved research activities.
Institutional Ethics Committee Members
The Committee comprises designated members with appropriate roles and responsibilities for ethical review.
| # | Member | Responsibility | Department | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 |
Dr. Arvind Prasad Emeritus Professor
|
Chairperson | FMT | |
| 02 |
Dr. Randhir Kumar Professor
|
Member Secretary | Community Medicine | |
| 03 |
Dr. Md. Amir Alam Professor
|
Basic Medical Scientist | Pharmacology | |
| 04 |
Dr. Kapil Deo Mandal Emeritus Professor
|
Clinician | General Medicine | |
| 05 |
Dr. Kalyani Singh Emeritus Professor
|
Clinician | Obs & Gynae | |
| 06 |
Dr. Shubham Kumar Executive Director
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Scientific Member | Computational & Applied Physics | |
| 07 |
Dr. Abdul Rahman Hassan Professor
|
Member | Physiology | |
| 08 |
Mr. Mohan Kumar General Secretary & Founder Member
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Social Scientist | NGO, Koshi Kshetriya Bikland, Bidhwa, Birdh Kalyan Samiti, Saharsa | |
| 09 |
Mr. Mukesh Kumar Singh Advocate
|
Legal Expert | Civil Law | |
| 10 |
Mr. Sufi Alam Contractor
|
Lay Person | IT | |
| 11 |
Mr. Balram Kumar Roy Computer Operator
|
Supporting Staff | Institutional Ethics Committee |
Official Committee Notice
Download the official notification regarding the constitution of the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) of Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College & Hospital, Saharsa, as per the National Ethics Committee Registry for Biomedical and Health Research (DHR).
Download Notice LetterPrinciples of Ethical Research
Ethical research places participants and responsible scientific conduct at the centre of the research process.
Respect for Persons
Respecting autonomy, dignity and informed decision-making.
Beneficence
Promoting potential benefits while appropriately managing foreseeable risks.
Non-Maleficence
Taking appropriate measures to minimise avoidable harm to research participants.
Justice
Promoting fairness in participant selection and distribution of research benefits and risks.
Learn More About the IEC
Role of the Institutional Ethics Committee
The IEC reviews research proposals involving human participants to ensure ethical conduct, participant safety and compliance with applicable national and institutional guidelines.
Informed Consent
The Committee examines informed consent procedures and participant information documents to ensure that participation is voluntary and based on adequate understanding.
Confidentiality & Privacy
The IEC considers measures for protecting participant confidentiality and privacy throughout the research process, including data handling and reporting.
Ethical Oversight for Responsible Research
Researchers should follow the institutional process and applicable ethical requirements before undertaking research involving human participants.