Academics & Research
Drug Controller General of India's Ethics Committee
Overview
The DCGI Ethics Committee (Drug Controller General of India’s Ethics Committee) refers to an Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) that is registered with the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). These committees play a crucial role in reviewing and approving clinical trial protocols and biomedical research involving human subjects in India.
Here’s a brief overview:
- What is the DCGI Ethics Committee?
The Ethics Committee is a group of professionals—medical, non-medical, and legal experts—formed under the guidelines of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), which operates under the DCGI. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that clinical trials and medical research maintain the highest ethical standards, protecting the rights, safety, and well-being of participants.
- Responsibilities of a DCGI-Registered Ethics Committee
- Review and approve research protocols involving human subjects.
- Ensure informed consent is properly taken.
- Monitor ongoing studies for compliance.
- Safeguard the rights and welfare of participants.
- Report to the DCGI/CDSCO as required.
Members List
DCGI Ethics Committee Member List
| Sr.No. | Designation | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chairperson | Dr. Shrikant M. Badwe (Urologist) | Non-affiliated |
| 2. | Member Secretary | Dr. Jayshree Kenkare (Anaesthesiologist) | Affiliated |
| 3. | Member Clinician | Dr. Sanjeev Khanna (Gastroenterologist) | Affiliated |
| 4. | Member Clinician | Dr. Mohan Kembhavi (Physician) | Affiliated |
| 5. | Member Clinician | Dr. Rosemarie de Souza (Physician) | Non-affiliated |
| 6. | Basic Medical Scientist | Dr. Pravin Nair (Microbiologist) | Affiliated |
| 7. | Basic Medical Scientist | Dr. Shirish Joshi (M.D. Pharmacology) | Non-affiliated |
| 8. | Legal Expert | Ms. Susan Abraham (Lawyer) | Non-affiliated |
| 9. | Theologian | Fr. Joseph MT (Sociology) | Non-affiliated |
| 10. | Lay person | Not yet Decided |
Holy Spirit Hospital Ethics Committee – DHR
DHR Ethics Committee Members List
| Sr.No. | Name | Qualification | Role in EC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Shrikant M. Badwe | M.B.B.S, MS, MCH -Urology | Chair Person, Clinician |
| 2. | Dr. (Mrs.) Anuja M. Sinha | M.B.B.S., DHA | Member Secretary |
| 3. | Dr. Pravin K. Nair | M.B.B.S, MD-Microbiology | Member, Basic Medical Scientist |
| 4. | Dr. Jyoti Agnihotri | M.B.B.S., M.D. (Pathology) | Member, Basic Medical Scientist |
| 5. | Dr. Sanjeev Khanna | M.B.B.S, MD-Medicine | Member, Clinician |
| 6. | Dr. Bhavesh Vazifdar | M.B.B.S., MD - Medicine, DNB - Cardiology. | Member, Clinician |
| 7. | Ms. Theresia Kunjuvareed Parakkadan (Sr. Marlene) | BSW, MSW, LLB | Member, Legal Expert |
| 8. | Fr. Joseph M.T. | Bachelor of Theology, PhD in Sociology | Theologian (Social Scientist) |
| 9. | Mr. James John Koreth | Public Grievances, Pension (Dept. of Personnel & Training), GOI Ministry of personnel | Lay Person |
Publication
