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Research Ethics Committee

  1. The Research Ethics Committee (REC) is responsible for ensuring that research conducted within the university meets ethical standards. The Chair of the REC is an ex-officio member of the University’s Research Standing Committee. The REC’s responsibilities include: Advising the Research Standing Committee on the maintenance and administration of the University’s ‘Research Involving Human and Animal Subjects’ policy.

  2. Reviewing, and approving, research proposals to ensure they comply with ethical and legal responsibilities for Human and Animal subject research projects.

  3. Assessing the potential risks and benefits of research projects involving human participants or animals.

  4. Providing guidance and training to researchers on ethical considerations and best practices.

  5. Monitoring ongoing research to ensure continued adherence to ethical principles.

  6. Investigating, reporting and addressing any ethical concerns or violations that may arise during the course of a research project.

  7. Maintaining transparency and accountability in the review process and decision-making

Committee Members 2023-2025:

  • Dr. Fatma Faisal Said, Assistant Professor (chair), College of Interdisciplinary Studies

  • Dr. Balqees Ahmed, Assistant Professor, College of Business

  • Dr. David Palfreyman, Professor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Dr. Ajlina Karamehic-Muratovic, Associate Professor, College of Communication and Media Sciences

  • Dr. Moya Goosen, Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Creative Enterprises

  • Dr. Sharifa AlBlooshi, Assistant Professor, College of Natural and Health Sciences

  • Dr. Maryna Verlinden Bondaruk, Assistant Professor, College of Natural and Health Sciences

  • Dr. Ali Artaman, Assistant Professor, College of Natural and Health Sciences

  • Dr. Fatme Al Anouti, Associate Professor, College of Natural and Health Sciences

  • Dr. Melissa Chiovenda, Assistant Professor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Dr. Nicolina Kamenou, Professor, College of Natural and Health Sciences

  • Dr. Sandra Baroudi, Assistant Professor, College of Natural and Health Sciences

  • Hawra AlObaid, Administrative Officer, REC

For all Research Ethics related queries, you may email to researchethics@zu.ac.ae