Research Ethics Board (REB) Home
The REB oversees all research involving human subjects conducted under the auspices of the University Health Network to ensure that such research meets the highest scientific and ethical standards in order to protect patients, investigators and the institution.
In total, the UHN REB is responsible for approving and monitoring an estimated 900 new studies initiated each year involving human subjects as well as monitoring ongoing studies lasting in excess of one year.
Overarching Principles of Ethical Review
Ethics are principles of right conduct guiding "what ought to be done". In the context of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Guidelines on Research Involving Human Subjects, the REB subscribes to the following ethical principles that are commonly held and valued by diverse research disciplines:
Respect for human dignity
Respect for free and informed consent
Respect for vulnerable persons
Respect for privacy and confidentiality
Respect for justice and inclusiveness
Balancing harms and benefits
Announcements
New REB Location
We have moved from the 8th to the 10th floor of the Hydro building. Please note our new location and fax number.
UHN Research Ethics Board
700 University Avenue
10th Floor Room 10-56
Phone: 416-581-7849
Fax: 416-946-2355 |
