Medical Research and Ethics Committee (MREC) » Appointment of Committee Members

The DG is responsible for the appointment of committee members. Potential members are required to submit his/her curriculum vitae to the MREC Secretary for the examination of the DG. A copy of the curriculum vitae of appointed members will be kept in an MREC membership file.
Members are appointed based on their interest, ethical and/or scientific knowledge and expertise, as well as on their commitment and willingness to volunteer the necessary time and effort for the MREC’s work.
MREC members work on behalf of the MOH and are indemnified by the MOH against all litigation that may arise from the work of the MREC.
Members must disclose in writing any interest or involvement – financial, professional or otherwise – in a project or proposal being reviewed, monitored and/or audited by the MREC.
The MREC decides the extent to which members who have a conflict of interest may participate in the review and decision on a research application.
Members sign a Confidentiality / Conflict of Interest Agreement before the start of their term.
The Confidentiality / Conflict of Interest Agreement protects the confidentiality of all information disclosed to the MREC in the course of its work.
Members are appointed for a period of 2 years. Appointments may be renewed by the DG with no limit to the number of renewals.
The MREC will include new members every few years but it will also strive to ensure continuity within the MREC.

Appointment of Committee Members