The IRB exists to ensure that all human subject research at RLKUMC adheres to ethical standards and protects participants' rights, welfare, and safety. It provides oversight by approving, rejecting, or requiring modifications to research proposals
2. Establishing Clear Institutional Guidelines
By preparing and regularly updating guidelines aligned with the Pakistan National Ethics Committee, the IRB promotes consistency and clarity in ethical research, guiding researchers through a trusted framework
3. Providing Expert Oversight & Advice
The IRB serves as an advisory body to RLKUMC and affiliated entities on complex bioethical issues, offering a structured, expert-based channel for ethical deliberation and decision-making.
4. Maintaining Accountability via Oversight
It reviews submitted research proposals, ensuring they meet national ethical standards, and acts as a gatekeeper to uphold ethical conduct during all stages of the study lifecycle
5. Strengthening Bioethics Education & National Coordination
By collaborating with bodies like PMRC’s National Research Ethics Committee and PM&DC, the IRB fosters educational initiatives and aligns institutional practices with national frameworks—enhancing the ethical research environment
The IRB empowers RLKUMC to uphold research integrity by investigating allegations of misconduct and recommending corrective measures, ensuring ethical accountability among researcher practices