An evaluation of university research ethics oversight in Islamic Republic of Iran
The WHO tool effectively identified strengths and weaknesses in the performance of RECs at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. A tiered oversight system is recommended to enhance support for, and harmonization among, RECs. Key improvements should focus on post-approval monitoring, conflict of interest management, and institutional accountability. Addressing these gaps will strengthen ethics oversight and increase trust in biomedical research.
Authors
- Fariba Asghari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9807-6390)
- Nafiseh Momeni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3039-3821)
- Bahareh Yazdizadeh
- Hamideh Khoshtarkib
Institutions
- Islamic Azad University Medical Branch of Tehran (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
- Published
- 2025-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.26719/2025.31.10.541
- Primary Topic
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services