Research Ethics
The Research Ethics Committee (REC) of St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group (SVHG) is a recognised Ethics Committee, tasked with the review and consideration of clinical trials nationally, and research projects which are proposed to take place in any one of the group hospitals. In addition, the REC will consider and provide ethical opinion for research studies for Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross; Blackrock Hospice and St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown.
This Committee operates and is constituted in compliance with the European Communities (Clinical Trials on Medicinal Products for Human Use) Regulations 2004 & ICH GCP guidelines.
Studies requiring Ethics approval must be submitted by email and by way of advance application to the REC.
Please see below Ethics Committee meeting schedule for 2024.
| REC MEETINGS & APPLICATION WINDOW 2024 | |
| REC MEETING | APPLICATION WINDOW |
| 7th February | 8th December – 18th January |
| 6th March | 12th January – 16th February |
| 3rd April | 16th February – 15th March |
| 1st May | 18th March – 12th April |
| 5th June | 22nd April – 10th May |
| July | Committee Break |
| 31st July | 3rd June – 21st June |
| September | Closed |
| 2nd October | 3rd August – 6th September |
| 6th November | 20th September – 11th October |
| 4th December | 14th October – 15th November |
Research Study documentation suite:
- Checklist
- SVHG Research Study Registration Form 2023
- Standard_Application_Form_26.6.23
- Retrospective Chart Review 26.06.2023
- Patient Information Leaflet and Consent form
- Study Protocol
- Radiation Declaration Form
- Radiation-Safety-Assessment-Form
- Research Study Information and Assent
- Amendment Notification Form 26.06.2023
- Annual Progress Report Form 26.06.2023
- Final Progress Report
It is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator to ensure their study is compliant with all applicable legislation. All approved study documentation must be retained by the Principal Investigator/ Study Team for review and audit purposes.
For the further information please see below Key Roles in the Governance and Management of Health Research from HSE.
All Studies requiring Ethical approval must be submitted by email only.
Contact Details
Research Ethics Committee Department:
- Chairperson: Professor Carel Le Roux – Consultant Chemical Pathologist
- Ethics Office: Email: svhgethics@ucd.ie, Tel: 01-2214117
- Contracts Department: Ms. Sue Canny, Email:sue.canny@ucd.ie